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U.S.-listed spot crypto ETFs extended their winning streak on April 17, pulling in fresh capital led by Bitcoin (BTC) products, even as markets weighed renewed geopolitical headlines tied to President Trump's remarks on Iran and the possibility of a breakdown in longer-term ceasefire efforts. According to figures cited by Odaily, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of $664 million on Thursday ET, marking the fourth consecutive session of positive flows.

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Analyst reported that long-term holders accumulated 3.06 million BTC over three months, but some older coins are being sold at a loss.

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Ripple's native digital asset has officially expanded its reach to the Solana ecosystem via a newly introduced wrapped variant known as wXRP. Solana announced the integration on Friday, April 17, 2026.

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Solana's network growth amid price volatility highlights potential mispricing, suggesting future price corrections if fundamentals align. Solana network activity surges despite price drop to $83 amid geopolitical tensions.