- The spot Bitcoin ETF market is thriving with a 4-day net inflow topping $2.2 billion.
- Blackrock remains in the lead, accumulating 10x more BTC than the daily mining record.
Recent data shows that Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have received an astounding $2.2 billion in net inflows in only four days, accompanied by BlackRock’s substantial investment in Bitcoin, surpassing daily production by miners
Explosive Growth of Bitcoin ETFs
According to data from Bitcoin tracking platform Apollo, the collective inflows of the ten spot Bitcoin ETFs have amounted to 43,300 Bitcoin, equivalent to approximately $2.3 billion at current market prices. Remarkably, this figure surpasses the cumulative inflows seen over the initial 20 days of trading, emphasizing the rapid acceleration of investor interest in these financial products.
These ETFs offer a regulated and accessible gateway for traditional investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin’s price movements without directly holding the asset. The appeal of Bitcoin’s potential as a hedge against inflation and a store of value has fueled this rise in institutional demand. As Bitcoin continues to gain traction as a mainstream investment vehicle, its impact on traditional financial markets is becoming increasingly profound.
The rise of Bitcoin ETFs into what some are dubbing the “billionaire club” is notable, with four spot Bitcoin ETFs achieving this milestone, excluding Grayscale. Among them, the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF stands out, being the only crypto-native investment fund among the top providers. This achievement has been hailed as particularly impressive by Nate Geraci, President of the ETF Store, highlighting Bitwise’s unique position in the market.
BITB hits $1bil AUM…
That makes *four* spot bitcoin ETFs to join billionaire club in *less than 5 weeks*.
Bitwise is most impressive IMO. Only crypto fund-native firm in group.
That should tell you something about true investor demand.
This isn’t a tradfi marketing exercise.
— Nate Geraci (@NateGeraci) February 15, 2024
BlackRock’s Dominance in Bitcoin Holdings
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust, and Cathie Wood’s Ark 21Shares Bitcoin Trust are among the first to join this elite group. These entities have accumulated substantial AUM.
However, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust has set a new milestone by becoming the first Bitcoin ETF to surpass $5 billion in AUM. With a total of 105,280 BTC held, BlackRock’s investment in Bitcoin exceeds the daily production of newly mined coins by a factor of ten.
The surge in Bitcoin ETF inflows is considered a key driving force behind Bitcoin’s recent rally, with its price breaching $50,000 on February 12 and surpassing $52,000 for the first time since December 2021. Market analysts, including Michaël van de Poppe, anticipate continued upward momentum, predicting a peak between $54,000 and $58,000 if the bullish trend persists.
At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $52,029, reflecting a 4.3% increase over the past 24 hours. The cryptocurrency’s market capitalization has surpassed $1 trillion, accompanied by a 24-hour trading volume of $43.9 billion.
It is worth noting that while some spot Bitcoin ETF products have soared to great heights, others are still striving to gain meaningful traction. WisdomTree’s Bitcoin Trust, for instance, currently lags behind with just $23 million in AUM, as per Apollo data.
