The recent launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs has unlocked significant inflows from both retail and institutional investors, pushing BTC into record territory.
Bitcoin’s breakout is lifting some crypto stocks, especially those with direct exposure like MicroStrategy (MSTR), Galaxy Digital, and select mining firms such as MARA and Riot Platforms.
Bitcoin has once again hit a new milestone, soaring
above $118,000 for the first time and shaking off months of sideways trading.
As traders scrambled to cover short positions, institutional demand jumped via ETFs.
Behind the surge lies a confluence of forces. The
weakening U.S. dollar, political support from the Trump administration, and
favorable technical signals have created a bullish backdrop for the crypto
sector.
The launch of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds
opened the floodgates to retail and institutional money alike, helping to push
BTC into record territory.
BTCUSD daily price chart, source: TradingView
Trump Administration’s Crypto-Friendly Tone Plays a
Role
Market participants have pointed to President Trump’s
perceived support for digital assets as a key tailwind. The current
administration’s posture, combined with recent legislative activity, is
energizing the industry.
Just last month, the U.S. Senate passed the GENIUS
Act, the first significant bill aimed at regulating stablecoins. The
legislation is expected to provide clearer rules for dollar-pegged
cryptocurrencies and build consumer confidence.
The House is set to review the bill next week,
continuing what appears to be a coordinated effort to integrate digital assets
more fully into the U.S. financial system. The crypto industry, one of the
largest political donors during the 2024 campaign, has clearly carved out a
place on Capitol Hill.
The rally isn’t confined to Bitcoin alone. Shares of
crypto-related companies are climbing as well. Software firm Strategy (MSTR),
which holds more bitcoin than any other publicly listed company, saw its stock
rise nearly 3%. Miners such as MARA Holdings and Riot Platforms also booked
gains, advancing 4% and 2% respectively.
Bitcoin’s year-to-date gain now stands at 26%, and its
12-month return exceeds 100%. The momentum has reignited interest in a sector
that had struggled to regain its footing after previous bear markets.
Ethereum Trails Bitcoin
While Bitcoin basks in the spotlight, Ethereum is
underperforming. ETH traded at $2,989 as of Friday, up 4% over 24 hours and nearly 20% in the past week. It continues to lag behind Bitcoin in both
narrative and performance as investor attention remains focused on BTC’s
breakout.
Source: CoinMarketCap
Bitcoin’s powerful surge to an all-time high failed to
create a universal lift for crypto stocks, revealing a more nuanced investor
response to the digital asset’s momentum. While some firms tied closely to
bitcoin’s balance sheet or trading infrastructure rallied, others, including
major exchanges and miners, fell behind.
Winners: Strategy, Galaxy, and Bitcoin-Heavy Firms
Strategy (MSTR), known for holding the largest bitcoin
position among public companies, advanced 3.2%. Galaxy Digital (GLXY), a
provider of institutional crypto services, followed with a 4% gain.
Source: Strategy
Miners Ride and Stumble on BTC Gains
Several bitcoin miners saw their stocks rise as the
value of mined coins increased. MARA Holdings (MARA) added 4%, Hive Digital
(HIVE) gained 2%, and Riot Platforms (RIOT) edged up 1.5%.
Surprisingly, some high-profile names struggled.
Coinbase (COIN) fell 1% despite broader crypto enthusiasm. Circle Internet
(CRCL), the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, slid by 8%. Still, Circle’s stock remains
elevated, over six times its IPO price of $31 just a month ago.
Bitcoin has once again hit a new milestone, soaring
above $118,000 for the first time and shaking off months of sideways trading.
As traders scrambled to cover short positions, institutional demand jumped via ETFs.
Behind the surge lies a confluence of forces. The
weakening U.S. dollar, political support from the Trump administration, and
favorable technical signals have created a bullish backdrop for the crypto
sector.
The launch of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds
opened the floodgates to retail and institutional money alike, helping to push
BTC into record territory.
BTCUSD daily price chart, source: TradingView
Trump Administration’s Crypto-Friendly Tone Plays a
Role
Market participants have pointed to President Trump’s
perceived support for digital assets as a key tailwind. The current
administration’s posture, combined with recent legislative activity, is
energizing the industry.
Just last month, the U.S. Senate passed the GENIUS
Act, the first significant bill aimed at regulating stablecoins. The
legislation is expected to provide clearer rules for dollar-pegged
cryptocurrencies and build consumer confidence.
The House is set to review the bill next week,
continuing what appears to be a coordinated effort to integrate digital assets
more fully into the U.S. financial system. The crypto industry, one of the
largest political donors during the 2024 campaign, has clearly carved out a
place on Capitol Hill.
The rally isn’t confined to Bitcoin alone. Shares of
crypto-related companies are climbing as well. Software firm Strategy (MSTR),
which holds more bitcoin than any other publicly listed company, saw its stock
rise nearly 3%. Miners such as MARA Holdings and Riot Platforms also booked
gains, advancing 4% and 2% respectively.
Bitcoin’s year-to-date gain now stands at 26%, and its
12-month return exceeds 100%. The momentum has reignited interest in a sector
that had struggled to regain its footing after previous bear markets.
Ethereum Trails Bitcoin
While Bitcoin basks in the spotlight, Ethereum is
underperforming. ETH traded at $2,989 as of Friday, up 4% over 24 hours and nearly 20% in the past week. It continues to lag behind Bitcoin in both
narrative and performance as investor attention remains focused on BTC’s
breakout.
Source: CoinMarketCap
Bitcoin’s powerful surge to an all-time high failed to
create a universal lift for crypto stocks, revealing a more nuanced investor
response to the digital asset’s momentum. While some firms tied closely to
bitcoin’s balance sheet or trading infrastructure rallied, others, including
major exchanges and miners, fell behind.
Winners: Strategy, Galaxy, and Bitcoin-Heavy Firms
Strategy (MSTR), known for holding the largest bitcoin
position among public companies, advanced 3.2%. Galaxy Digital (GLXY), a
provider of institutional crypto services, followed with a 4% gain.
Source: Strategy
Miners Ride and Stumble on BTC Gains
Several bitcoin miners saw their stocks rise as the
value of mined coins increased. MARA Holdings (MARA) added 4%, Hive Digital
(HIVE) gained 2%, and Riot Platforms (RIOT) edged up 1.5%.
Surprisingly, some high-profile names struggled.
Coinbase (COIN) fell 1% despite broader crypto enthusiasm. Circle Internet
(CRCL), the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, slid by 8%. Still, Circle’s stock remains
elevated, over six times its IPO price of $31 just a month ago.
Bitcoin Bounces Back Above $90K, Giving Traders a Thanksgiving Lift
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
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Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #BrokerGrowth #FintechPartnerships #RegionalMarkets
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When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #BrokerGrowth #FintechPartnerships #RegionalMarkets
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The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #Innovation
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As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #Innovation
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Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #RetailInvesting #UKFinance
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As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #RetailInvesting #UKFinance
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