Bitcoin ETF

Bitcoin

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<p>Spot Bitcoin ETFs are experiencing a spectacular enthusiasm from investors. Driven by BlackRock’s IBIT ETF, they have recorded net inflows of $2.2 billion for the week of February 12 to 16, 2023.</p>
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<p>The <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/bitcoin-etf-the-tornado-shaking-up-gold-as-a-safe-haven-asset/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">exchange-traded funds (ETFs)</a> focused on Bitcoin have had a prolific week, with net inflows exceeding $2.2 billion between February 12 and 16. According to Eric Balchunas, an analyst at Bloomberg, their combined volume surpassed the incoming flows of any of the other 3,400 ETFs available in the United States.</p>
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<p>This record collection highlights the growing appeal of crypto markets to investors. It also establishes the rising power of specialized Bitcoin ETFs.</p>
<p>Undoubtedly, <a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-etfs-posted-2-2b-net-inflows-february" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">BlackRock’s IBIT ETF</a> stands out as the current favorite. It alone amassed net inflows of $1.6 billion for the week, capturing nearly three-quarters of the total flows. Since its launch in January, this flagship fund has already attracted $5.2 billion, which represents half of the cumulative net inflows of BlackRock’s 417 ETFs.</p>
<p>This resounding success reflects the growing appetite of institutional investors for exposure to bitcoin through regulated investment vehicles. Unlike previous funds like <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/bitcoin-the-downward-pressure-from-the-gbtc-etf-is-significantly-fading/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Grayscale’s GBTC</a>, these new ETFs offer daily liquidity, reduced fees, and the security of assets with the best custodians.</p>
<p>This momentum also benefits other giants in the sector. Over the week, <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/etf-bitcoin-fidelity-and-blackrock-increase-their-btc-holdings-buy-signal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Fidelity</a>, Ark 21Shares, and Bitwise attracted more than $1.2 billion of new capital. These four asset management behemoths now hold more than $12.3 billion under management.</p>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="723" src="https://www.cointribune.com/app/uploads/2024/02/image-9-1024x723.png" alt="ETF flows between February 12 and 16. Source: Bloomberg Intelligence/Eric Balchunas" class="wp-image-672321" srcset="https://www.cointribune.com/app/uploads/2024/02/image-9-1024x723.png 1024w, https://www.cointribune.com/app/uploads/2024/02/image-9-300x212.png 300w, https://www.cointribune.com/app/uploads/2024/02/image-9-768x542.png 768w, https://www.cointribune.com/app/uploads/2024/02/image-9.png 1150w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px">
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  ETF flows between February 12 and 16. Source: Bloomberg Intelligence/Eric Balchunas
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<p>This massive influx of capital into Bitcoin ETFs is one of the driving factors behind the spectacular rise in the leading cryptocurrency’s price in recent months. BTC is currently trading at around $51,000, up 24% since the beginning of February and 91% over the last four months.</p> 
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<p>The SEC’s approval of the <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/etf-bitcoin-spot-ethereum-and-xrp-could-follow/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">first spot Bitcoin ETFs</a> on January 10 triggered a significant positive shift in market sentiment. Investors see it as an encouraging sign regarding the growing adoption of crypto-assets within the traditional financial system.</p>
<p>This bullish trend is likely to continue throughout 2024 with the entrance of new players into this lucrative emerging market of Bitcoin ETFs. In a recent letter to the SEC, several Wall Street heavyweights have even called for regulatory relaxation to act as custodians for these funds, which would further amplify the current frenzy.</p>
<p>With these enticing prospects, there is no doubt that these products, offering simplified access to Bitcoin, are destined to break new adoption records among retail and institutional investors in the months to come.</p>
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