- Spot Bitcoin ETFs surpassed $10 billion AUM in just 20 trading sessions.
- SEC approved multiple Bitcoin ETF applications, signaling mainstream acceptance.
In a groundbreaking development for the cryptocurrency market, spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have surged past a significant milestone, amassing $10 billion in assets under management (AUM) within just their first 20 trading sessions.
This achievement underscores the increasing institutional and retail investor interest in Bitcoin as a legitimate and accessible investment vehicle.
Bitcoin ETFs Surge in Popularity
According to recent data released by BitMEX Research, the net inflows for the nine newly launched ETFs totaled an impressive $2.7 billion on January 9. Leading the pack is BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, which currently boasts $4 billion worth of Bitcoin under its management.
Bitcoin ETF Flow – 9th Feb
All data out. Strong day at $541.5m of net inflow
Invesco had an outflow, the first non-GBTC product to have an outflow day pic.twitter.com/UCFDVAaKD3
— BitMEX Research (@BitMEXResearch) February 10, 2024
Following closely is Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund, with over $3.4 billion in BTC assets, highlighting the trust and confidence investors place in these financial giants to navigate the volatile cryptocurrency market.
Not to be overlooked, the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF has also reached the billion-dollar mark in its portfolio, further validating the bullish sentiment surrounding Bitcoin investments. However, it’s not all upward trends, as evidenced by the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), which saw outflows totaling $6.3 billion over the past 30 days.
Despite this, the fund experienced its smallest daily volume of capital withdrawals since its conversion on February 9, amounting to $51.8 million. For a deeper dive into these development, a detailed explanation is available in this Youtube video, which can be watched here.
Investor Confidence and Market Trends
The enthusiasm for Bitcoin ETFs is palpable among analysts and industry insiders. Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas noted;
“I thought the Nine would get a bit weaker as GBTC outflows subsided, but they’re getting stronger.”
This sentiment is echoed in the expectations that Bitcoin ETF flows will continue to increase in the coming months as trading firms finalize their due diligence on these novel investment options.
Further fueling the optimism around Bitcoin’s potential as a mainstream investment asset, a recent analysis from ARK Invest points to the cryptocurrency’s stabilization above key technical and on-chain support levels in January. Bitcoin’s price consolidated above its 200-day moving average ($29,902) and on-chain mean ($33,487), eventually climbing 0.6% to reach $42,585.
ARK Invest remains bullish on Bitcoin, viewing it as an emerging alternative to gold as a risk-off asset. Over the last seven years, Bitcoin’s value relative to gold has increased twenty-fold, a trend ARK believes will persist as Bitcoin cements its role in financial markets.
Adding to the fervor, a tweet from renowned blockchain researcher Collin Brown highlighted the staggering amount of Bitcoin these ETFs have attracted.
🚀💰 Breaking News! 🌟 #Bitcoin ETFs have already snagged 216,309 BTC (valued at $10.3B) in just 21 days since launch, surpassing MicroStrategy's stash! 💥🔥 #CryptoGrowth #ETFmania @HODL15Capital 📈 pic.twitter.com/BoQI0Jom3B
— Marcel Knobloch aka Collin Brown (@CollinBrownXRP) February 11, 2024
This tweet not only underscores the rapid adoption and investment influx but also signals a growing confidence in Bitcoin’s future.