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 <li aria-level="1">Ethereum ETFs report 37,140 ETH in net inflows, with iShares holding 1,025,378 ETH, worth approximately $3.95 billion.</li> 
 <li aria-level="1">Cryptocurrency ETFs outpace traditional gold ETFs, highlighting investor interest in Bitcoin’s scarcity and decentralized investment potential.</li> 
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Institutional interest in cryptocurrencies continues to rise as Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs record substantial inflows, reflecting increasing investor confidence in digital assets. <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/blackrock-invests-in-blockchain-issued-municipal-bonds-advancing-real-world-asset-rwa-tokenization-within-institutional-finance-and-traditional-markets/">BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF</a> recently added 6,960 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 549,916 BTC, valued at approximately $57.22 billion. This surge highlights the growing role of Bitcoin ETFs as a preferred investment vehicle for accessing the cryptocurrency market. 
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 Dec 18 Update: 
 10 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> ETFs NetFlow: +5,530 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a>(+$575.39M)<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f7e2.png" alt="🟢" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/iShares?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#iShares</a>(Blackrock) inflows 6,960 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a>($724.29M) and currently holds 549,916 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a>($57.22B). 
 9 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ethereum?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ethereum</a> ETFs NetFlow: +37,140 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a>(+$143.25M)<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f7e2.png" alt="🟢" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/iShares?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#iShares</a>(Blackrock) inflows 34,227 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a>($132.01M) and currently… <a href="https://t.co/HuGLxBJpLn">pic.twitter.com/HuGLxBJpLn</a> 
 — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) <a href="https://twitter.com/lookonchain/status/1869408344135659964?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2024</a>
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The trend is mirrored in <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/ethereum-etfs-report-a-net-positive-flow-with-a-record-inflow-of-428-million/">Ethereum ETFs</a>, which have also seen strong inflows. Recent data shows a net increase of 37,140 ETH, valued at $143.25 million, across major funds. 
 iShares, a key player in the Ethereum ETF market, holds 1,025,378 ETH, worth approximately $3.95 billion, underlining the asset’s rising popularity among institutional investors. 
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Ethereum’s presence in ETF markets demonstrates its growing recognition as a legitimate component of diversified investment portfolios. 
These inflows come at a time when traditional assets like gold are being outpaced by cryptocurrency ETFs. <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/blackrocks-bitcoin-endorsement-signals-growing-institutional-acceptance/">BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF</a> has exceeded the growth of its gold counterpart, signaling a possible shift in investor preferences.&nbsp; 
Analysts by ETHNews, suggest that the finite supply of Bitcoin, coupled with its decentralized nature, may be influencing this trend as investors look for alternatives to traditional safe-haven assets. 
The increasing adoption of cryptocurrency ETFs represents a broader shift in market sentiment. By offering regulated and easily accessible exposure to crypto assets, ETFs are bridging the gap between traditional finance and the cryptocurrency sector. 
The post <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/blackrocks-bitcoin-etf-holdings-reach-549916-btc-valued-at-57-22-billion-following-an-inflow-of-6960-btc/">BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF holdings reach 549,916 BTC, valued at $57.22 billion, following an inflow of 6,960 BTC</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.ethnews.com">ETHNews</a>.

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF holdings reach 549,916 BTC, valued at $57.22 billion, following an inflow of 6,960 BTC

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