Bitcoin ETF Inflows Surge As Grayscale Mini Trust Sees $191M Influx

As a seasoned researcher with over two decades of experience in financial markets, I’ve witnessed countless market fluctuations and trends. The recent developments in Bitcoin ETFs have undeniably piqued my curiosity.


Today, there’s been renewed interest in Bitcoin ETFs, as significant investments have been made, resulting in notable inflows. The Grayscale Mini BTC Trust ETF has stood out with an impressive $191 million influx. On the other hand, spot Ether ETFs have faced market instability, with Grayscale’s ETH ETF seeing continued withdrawals. Meanwhile, Bitcoin experienced some volatility, fueling more debates.

Bitcoin ETFs Record Millions In Inflows

As a researcher examining the latest trends in digital asset exchange-traded funds (ETFs), I found that by August 1, spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced an inflow of approximately $50.6 million. Notably, Grayscale’s newly launched mini BTC ETF, known for its minimal trading fees, saw a staggering inflow of around $191.1 million. Furthermore, BlackRock’s IBIT also reported an inflow of $25.9 million on the same date.

Despite experiencing outflows, Fidelity’s FBTC recorded a significant sum of $48.4 million, followed by Bitwise’s BITB with $20.7 million, Ark 21Shares’ ARKB with $22.4 million. On the other hand, Grayscale’s GBTC reported outflows totaling $71.3 million due to a high 1.5% fee. Today, the GBTC price was quoted at $50.53 during pre-market trading, representing a decrease of 2.96% from its previous close.

In addition, it’s important to note that as of August 1st, Grayscale’s Ethereum ETF (ETHE) experienced $78.8 million in withdrawals, bringing total outflows to more than $2 billion. However, a possible change in market opinion could be on the horizon since the outflows from ETHE seem to be decelerating.

BTC Price Volatility Despite ETF Inflows

Over the past day, Bitcoin (BTC) has experienced some volatility, although there have been inflows into Bitcoin ETFs. Currently, BTC is trading at around $64,352, a slight increase of 0.09%. Its lowest and highest points within the last 24 hours were $62,248.94 and $65,593.24, respectively.

Just now, Bitcoin has dropped below $63,000 after large-scale liquidations worth about $2.5 billion, causing volatility. At the same time, data from the blockchain shows that a significant amount of Bitcoins have been accumulated over the past day. Additionally, today marks the expiration of 37,000 Bitcoin options contracts, which adds to the overall uncertainty.

Additionally, noteworthy is that Microstrategy has revealed intentions to offer $2 billion in stocks for purchasing additional Bitcoin, fueling anticipation about potential price trends. Moreover, Coinbase surpassed its Q2 earnings projections, providing additional enthusiasm towards the cryptocurrency market and associated financial services.

As a seasoned crypto investor with years of experience under my belt, I’ve seen the ebb and flow of the market like a river that changes its course over time. This year has been particularly intriguing due to the surge in institutional interest in Bitcoin, a trend that has caught my attention and piqued my curiosity. The data showing increased holdings of BTC by institutions such as Mercado Libre and BNY Mellon has only added fuel to the fire, reinforcing the notion that we are witnessing a tectonic shift in the world of finance.

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2024-08-02 11:09