Bitcoin ETF Inflows Propel BlackRock, Fidelity, Invesco Into Top 10 ETF Issuers List

As a seasoned crypto investor with a keen interest in ETFs, I’m thrilled to witness the game-changing impact of U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs on the total inflows of major ETF issuers. The launch of these products has catapulted BlackRock, Fidelity, and Invesco into the top 10 ETF issuers list by year-to-date inflows.


The introduction of Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. has led to a substantial increase in assets under management for major ETF providers. This development also catapulted BlackRock, Fidelity, and Invesco into the top tier of ETF issuers based on year-to-date inflows. Since their launch, these Bitcoin ETFs have garnered an impressive $31.86 billion in investments, not including Grayscale’s GBTC fund outflows.

BlackRock, Fidelity, Invesco Grab Spot In Top 10 ETF Issuers List

Starting on January 10, 2024, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has experienced a substantial inflow of investment totaling $16.65 billion, as indicated by Farside UK data. Following closely behind is Fidelity with an intake of $8.96 billion. In comparison, Ark 21Shares’ ARKB has attracted a smaller inflow of approximately $2.46 billion.

As an analyst, I’ve observed that Invesco Galaxy’s BTCO has attracted $317 million in investments since its debut. Nevertheless, Grayscale’s GBTC overshadowed these gains with a massive $17.9 billion outflow throughout the year.

Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst, Eric Balchunas, pointed out that the introduction of Spot Bitcoin ETFs significantly boosted the assets accumulated by BlackRock, Fidelity, and Invesco. As a result, these three firms have joined the ranks of the top 10 ETF issuers in terms of year-to-date inflows due to their impressive figures.

As a researcher, I’ve noticed that $IBIT makes up 26% of BlackRock’s investment flows and an impressive 56% of Fidelity’s. Consequently, it’s safe to say that this asset class is leaving a substantial mark on the leaderboard. Furthermore, if we exclude Bitcoin ETF inflows from our data analysis, Vanguard would almost triple the size of any other player in terms of investment flows.

The analyst pointed out that Fidelity experienced significant inflows due to its Bitcoin ETF, accounting for over half of their total inflows. Consequently, BlackRock secured the second position with $65.1 billion in inflows, closely following Vanguard which headed the list with a massive $102.8 billion in inflows. Invesco ranked third with $34.7 billion in flows, while Fidelity placed fifth with $15.8 billion in recorded inflows.

Recent Bitcoin ETF Inflows

Based on current figures, on June 3, 2023, there were net purchases of $105.1 million in Spot Bitcoin ETFs. Notably, Fidelity added $77 million, Bitwise contributed $14.3 million, and Ark Invest put in $10.7 million. In contrast, BlackRock and Grayscale’s GBTC did not record any flows that day. However, the trend of positive inflows into Bitcoin ETFs persisted.

As a crypto investor, I can tell you that the inflows into the top 10 ETF issuers have had a substantial impact on the ranking, with BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust emerging as a major contributor to their overall flows. According to Balchunas, “IBIT is making a significant mark on the leaderboard,” which makes it an essential player in the ETF industry.

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2024-06-04 11:13