Australia Bitcoin ETF In Sync With Soaring Institutional Buying, BTC Rally Ahead?

As a researcher with extensive experience in the cryptocurrency market, I find the current dynamics of Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. and Australia quite intriguing. The contrasting trends between the two markets are noteworthy, as Australia’s Monochrome BTC ETF witnessed an influx while the U.S. market experienced significant outflows.


As an analyst, I’ve observed a notable contrast in the Bitcoin ETF markets recently. While there have been substantial outflows in the U.S., the Monochrome BTC ETF in Australia experienced inflows on July 2. Furthermore, institutional investment in Bitcoin has been on the rise, fueling broader cryptocurrency adoption. Consequently, market experts are suggesting an upcoming Bitcoin price surge.

Bitcoin ETF Statistics For U.S. & Australia

As an analyst, I’ve noticed an intriguing discrepancy between the Australian and US Bitcoin ETF markets. Specifically, on Tuesday, Australia’s Monochrome Bitcoin ETF purchased 6 BTC units. In contrast, the US market experienced a net outflow, with Bitcoin ETFs recording a $13.7 million decrease in assets under management. Remarkably, this trend was driven primarily by Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), which recorded an outflow of $32.4 million. These figures suggest that while Australian investors are showing renewed interest in Bitcoin, US investors remain apprehensive.

Despite some U.S. ETFs, including BlackRock and Fidelity, reporting inflows of $14.1 million and $5.4 million respectively, it’s clear that not all institutional investors hold bearish views. On the other hand, the Bitcoin price has dipped from $63,000 to around $60,900 currently, mirroring market unease due to the ongoing Mt. Gox distribution of $9 billion in Bitcoin and the German government’s consistent small-scale sales.

It’s intriguing to note that although U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced withdrawals totaling millions last week, the institutional demand for Bitcoin surged, with a record inflow of $738 million in June according to CoinShares data. Concurrently, weekly Bitcoin inflows amounted to just $10 million. This notable surge in institutional buying is indicative of increased faith in Bitcoin’s future prospects.

Previously, on July 1, 2023, US Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) experienced a significant influx of approximately $130 million. This was noted by Bitcoin advocate Lucky on platform X, who remarked, “Historically, Bitcoin has shown impressive gains in the month of July, with an average return of over 11% in the past decade. Yesterday, we witnessed the largest inflow into #Bitcoin ETFs in three weeks, totaling $130 million.” Moreover, Lucky posited that this influx might indicate a resurgence of institutional investment and could be a harbinger of a bullish month to follow.

Experts Weigh In Institutional Adoption Of BTC

Anthony Pompliano, a well-known cryptocurrency investor, expressed his perspective on this topic in a post on X. In his words, “Both individual and institutional investors are firmly convinced of Bitcoin’s long-term strength and are actively purchasing at price dips.” He further highlighted that recent market declines are relatively minor compared to past trends, reflecting the growing assurance among investors.

Gabor Gurbacs, VanEck’s advisor, provides additional information, revealing that OTC desks have been acquiring Bitcoin during the latest market downturn. They have utilized some of this cryptocurrency as collateral in their transactions. This signifies a transition from passive trading to deliberate hoarding.

He further explained that big Bitcoin holders and insolvent estates may potentially have greater amounts of Bitcoin to lend in the latter part of this year. This observation underscores the belief that significant investors are unlikely to unload their Bitcoin assets. Additionally, Gurbacs noted the burgeoning Bitcoin credit markets, fueled by the emergence of ETFs, which enhance the financial standing of borrowers.

As a researcher, I’d like to add that the expanding credit market for Bitcoin, driven by ETFs, is expected to significantly contribute to the next major surge in Bitcoin’s price. In my perspective, this developing financial ecosystem, which facilitates lending and borrowing of Bitcoin, has been inadvertently fostered through the creation of Bitcoin-related Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). Each new trade on these ETFs adds to the size of this institutional credit market for Bitcoin.

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2024-07-03 20:13