Spot Bitcoin ETF flows leveled off this week after a stretch of sharp daily swings, with net inflows landing closer to their three-month average. Trading volume across major exchanges eased alongside it, suggesting the market is digesting recent moves rather than reacting to new catalysts. Ether funds saw a similar cooling pattern, though outflows on Monday were largely offset by inflows later in the week.
Daily transaction counts across major rollups continued their multi-month climb this week, even as average fees held steady — a sign that throughput gains, not fee pressure, are driving the increase. Bridge volume into L2s also ticked up, though it remains well below the highs seen earlier this year.
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