Aug 25 — Bitcoin's record week, ETF inflows, and CFTC moves

• Bitcoin posted its largest-ever weekly dollar gain, rising $14,264 to close at $77,387, while a record $2.74B short liquidation on Aug 19 amplified the move — signaling a decisive risk-on reversal across crypto. • US spot bitcoin and ether ETFs pulled in a combined $2.6B last week, their strongest inflow since October 2025 — confirming institutional demand is structurally supporting the rally. • CFTC Chair Brian Selig said the agency will use existing authority to build a crypto regulatory framework if the CLARITY Act stalls in Congress — potentially delivering market clarity without waiting for legislation.