Massive 850K Bitcoins Held by ETFs as Weekly Inflows Reach $2.5 Billion

Based on the Q2 report from Coinbase and Glassnode, it appears that more Wall Street investors are entering the cryptocurrency market as indicated by the growing amount of Bitcoin held by Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs).

Approximately 851,000 Bitcoins are managed in total by Bitcoin ETFs, which is around 4.3% of the entire Bitcoin circulation. The substantial control of this amount underscores the increasing influence of ETFs on the Bitcoin market.

Massive 850K Bitcoins Held by ETFs as Weekly Inflows Reach $2.5 Billion

Weekly inflows up to $2 billion

In the initial phase after being launched, Bitcoin ETFs witnessed substantial investments each week, amounting to between $1.2 billion and $2.5 billion during the first quarter. Lately, however, the rate of new investments has decelerated since late March, indicating a possible calming down or change in investor attitudes.

Moreover, Bitcoin ETFs now account for a substantial portion of the daily trading volume in the spot market on major exchanges. This not only improves liquidity but also establishes new standards for spot trading.

In simple terms, as more money flows into Bitcoin ETFs and trading volumes grow, the way investors engage with Bitcoin is changing. This shift could impact supply and demand in the market. Importantly, large withdrawals from ETFs tend to occur during market instability, indicating that some investors react to price fluctuations. Grasping this investor behavior can help us make sense of market trends.

Massive 850K Bitcoins Held by ETFs as Weekly Inflows Reach $2.5 Billion

Wall Street investors rush in 

Beginning in January, the appearance of Bitcoin spot ETFs has had a profound impact on the market’s supply and demand balance for Bitcoin. Keeping an eye on these ETFs’ inflows and outflows is crucial, as they can either decrease the available supply, potentially leading to higher prices, or significantly influence major price shifts due to their immense market clout.

With ETFs significantly shaping market behaviors, it’s crucial for investors to closely watch the trends and devise smart strategies to maximize their benefits.

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2024-04-20 15:11