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September 28, 2026 edition

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Massive outflows from exchanges, MiCA under review and Ethereum reshaped: a pivotal week for crypto-assets

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Bitcoin

€73,210

-1.22% over 24h

Ethereum

€2,330

-1.59% over 24h

EUR/USD rate

1.1387

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Editorial

On the eve of another ECB meeting and as the Fed has just reiterated its resolve regarding inflation, the crypto-asset market enters a stretch dense with sometimes contradictory signals. On one hand, Bitcoin remains firmly positioned above €70 000, supported by record inflows into spot ETFs and massive withdrawals from centralized platforms, which reduce the immediately available supply. On the other hand, the ecosystem still faces structural vulnerabilities, illustrated by the Bitget hack valued at over €340 million, and a programmed inflation of supply via a wave of token unlocks exceeding €2,5 billion in October. For European participants, the regulatory dynamic is equally decisive: the European Banking Authority has just clarified its priorities for the revision of MiCA, while the EU refines the scope of crypto-assets deemed risky. At the same time, Ethereum formalizes an ambitious roadmap toward 2030, with major upgrades as early as late 2026. today’s edition invites readers to distinguish between short-term flow effects, deeper shifts in infrastructure, and the legal framework.

Markets

Bitcoin: record withdrawals from exchanges and inflows to ETFs, heading toward a new phase of supply tightening?

Près de €2,33 milliards de BTC ont quitté les plateformes centralisées en sept jours tandis que les ETF au comptant américains ont attiré environ €2,11 milliards sur la même période. Une dynamique qui reconfigure la liquidité disponible sur le marché à moyen terme.

As of September 27, 2026, centralized exchanges recorded a seven-day net withdrawal balance of 31 782 BTC, according to Coinglass data relayed by Gate US. With a reference price of about €73 210 per BTC, these withdrawals represent nearly €2,33 billion transferred to off-exchange wallets or alternative custody solutions. Binance accounts for the bulk of the movement, with 19 500 BTC withdrawn over the period, or about €1,43 billion, which noticeably reduces the reserves immediately available for sale on that platform.

These flows are part of a broader movement of Bitcoin leaving centralized exchanges estimated at the equivalent of nearly €2,64 billion (≈3 billion $) over the week, according to market data relayed by PrimeXBT. At the same time, BTC price stood around €73 800 (≈84 027 $) on September 27, 2026, according to BTCTiming. The fear and greed index at 75 indicates a market sentiment leaning toward optimism (“greed”), despite recent increased volatility that calls for caution in interpreting these signals.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded about €2,11 billion (≈2,4 billion $) of net inflows for the week ending September 26, 2026, according to The Block. This is their largest weekly intake since October of the previous year. According to TokenPost, these inflows have returned the 2026 cumulative balance of spot ETFs to positive territory, after a deficit of about €5,09 billion (≈5,8 billion $) earlier in the year, illustrating renewed institutional interest in regulated Bitcoin exposure.

The combination of massive withdrawals from exchanges and substantial flows into ETFs is gradually altering the liquidity structure of the Bitcoin market. Fewer BTC remain available on exchange order books, while a growing proportion is locked into regulated vehicles or held in off-exchange custody. This relative scarcity of floating supply could amplify the impact of future demand shocks, both upward and downward. However, recent history reminds us that these dynamics do not preclude sharp corrections or rapid sentiment reversals.

Sources

  1. 1.CEX Platforms See Net Outflows of 31,782 BTC Over Past 7 Days, Binance Leads
  2. 2.Centralized exchanges see $3 billion in Bitcoin outflows in past week
  3. 3.Bitcoin ETFs turn positive for 2026 with $2.4 billion weekly inflow
  4. 4.Spot Bitcoin ETFs Turn 2026 Flows Positive After $5.8B Deficit
  5. 5.Binance Reserves Flipped From a High to Record Outflows

Security

Bitget: a hack of more than €340 million revives counterparty risk on crypto exchanges

The Bitget hack, estimated at around €340,3 millions (≈$387,5 millions), stands as one of the most significant security incidents of 2026 and brings the issue of the operational robustness of centralized platforms back to the forefront.

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Regulation

MiCA under the microscope: the EBA’s priorities for the first revision of the European crypto framework

On 24 September 2026, the European Banking Authority detailed its priorities for the revision of the MiCA regulation, emphasizing stablecoins and multi-activity groups. A technical roadmap that will directly affect the obligations of issuers and crypto service providers in the EU.

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Technology

Ethereum toward 2030: Glamsterdam, Hegotá and the bet on quantum resistance

By 2030, Vitalik Buterin describes an Ethereum "no longer just a blockchain", driven by the Glamsterdam and Hegotá upgrades and by an explicit quantum‑resistance strategy. These technical projects are meant to shape fees, long‑term security and competitiveness against other layer‑1 and layer‑2 solutions.

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Markets

Token supply: more than €2,6 billion of unlocks in October amid dwindling ETH on exchanges

More than €2,6 billion (≈$3 billion) of tokens are set to be unlocked in October 2026, while the share of ETH held on centralized exchanges falls to 3,49 %. A configuration that could widen performance gaps between projects and test market liquidity.

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Macro

Macro and crypto: the ECB, the Fed and new national rules tighten the noose on a high‑tension sector

On the eve of a key sequence for the ECB and in the wake of the Fed’s announcements, the environment of high interest rates combines with global regulatory tightening. A cocktail that raises the cost of capital for crypto players and increases the markets’ sensitivity to macro and legal shocks.

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Coming up

  • 30 September 2026 – ECB monetary policy meeting in Frankfurt (Governing Council, day 2) followed by a press conference, likely to influence risk appetite for digital assets in the euro area. Source : ecb.europa.eu.
  • 30 September 2026 – Entry into force of new South Korean civil seizure rules for crypto-assets and opening by the UK FCA of license applications for crypto service providers, according to a timeline of events compiled by Bitcoinsistemi. Source : coinalertnews.com.
  • 1 October 2026 – Unlocking of the EIGEN token (EigenLayer) according to the 2026 unlocks schedule, an event closely watched by decentralized finance actors. Source : nundina.app.
  • 2 October 2026 – Full resumption of token, fiat and OTC withdrawals at Bitget expected after the September hack, subject to implementation of the recovery plan communicated by the exchange. Source : coinalertnews.com.
  • 6 October 2026 – Activation of the Glamsterdam upgrade on Ethereum’s Sepolia testnet, a key step before a mainnet deployment expected in Q4 2026. Source : ethereum.org.
  • 13 October 2026 – Major unlock of the ARB token (Arbitrum Foundation Token Release), identified as a significant event for liquidity in the L2 sector. Source : cryptotldr.io.