U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a remarkable surgeon on October 14, with over $555.9 million in inflows—the largest daily net inflow since early June. This substantial interest coincided with Bitcoin hitting a two-week high of $66,500.
A “Monster Day” for Bitcoin ETFs
According to Nate Geraci, the President of ETF Store, the inflow was a “significant day” for spot Bitcoin ETFs. He noted that the total net inflows have now approached $20 billion over the past ten months.
Geraci posted on X(formerly Twitter) on October 15.
“Simply ridiculous and blows away every pre-launch demand estimate, This is NOT ‘degen retail,’ it’s advisers and institutional investors continuing to slowly adopt.”
Leading Funds and Their Performance
Among the eleven ETFs, the Fidelity Wise Bitcoin Origin Fund (FBTC) led the charge with an inflow of $239.3 million, marking its highest inflow since June 4. Other significant contributors included:
- Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB): Over $100 million
- BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT): $79.6 million
- Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB): Just under $70 million
- Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC): $37.8 million, its first inflow for October and highest since early May.
Comparing Bitcoin and Gold ETFs
Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas recently drew a comparison between the performance of Bitcoin ETFs and gold-related products. He pointed out that since the launch of BTC funds in January, Bitcoin has hit an all-time high five times.
According to Balchunas, gold has reached record highs 30 times this year, yet gold ETFs have attracted only $1.4 billion in net inflows, compared to over $19 billion for Bitcoin ETFs.
Ethereum Funds Struggle
In contrast to Bitcoin’s robust performance, Ethereum funds have not shared the same momentum. The Bitwise, VanEck, Franklin, and Grayscale Ethereum funds recorded zero net flows. The BlackRock iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) saw a modest inflow of $14.3 million, bringing its total to $17 million.
Conclusion
The significant inflows into the U.S. The rise of spot Bitcoin ETFs showcases growing confidence from institutional investors as Bitcoin approaches its peak prices. As more advisers and institutions enter the market, the disparity between Bitcoin and other crypto assets like Ethereum becomes increasingly evident. Investors will undoubtedly keep a close watch on the developments in this evolving landscape.
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