Fueled by a recent wave of optimism, U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced their second-highest day of inflows ever on Tuesday, according to provisional data released Wednesday. The surge, led by Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust (FBTC), saw over $880 million pour into the market.
This positive news coincided with a jump in Bitcoin’s price. The leading cryptocurrency rose over $71,000 in Asian trading hours, marking a 3% increase in the last 24 hours. The broader cryptocurrency market also mirrored this bullish sentiment, with the CoinDesk 20 (CD20) index, a benchmark for the top tokens, rising 2.65%.
Fidelity’s FBTC spearheaded the ETF inflows, attracting a staggering $378 million. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) followed closely with $270 million, while Grayscale’s Bitcoin Investment Trust (GBTC), known for recent outflows, surprisingly saw a $28 million influx. This marks the strongest day for inflows since March and the second-best overall since the launch of 11 U.S. Bitcoin ETFs in January.
The renewed investor confidence is a welcome change after a period of sluggish activity in mid-April to early May. During that time, some days even saw zero net inflows, and major players like BlackRock’s IBIT experienced outflows.
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However, the tide appears to be turning. Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas noted on a social media platform that these ETFs have attracted a significant $3.3 billion in the past four weeks, pushing the net year-to-date figure past the $15 billion mark.
This surge in activity coincides with two key developments: the recent approval of a spot Ethereum ETF in the U.S. and a generally positive outlook on cryptocurrencies within the ongoing U.S. presidential campaign. With these tailwinds, the future seems bright for the U.S. Bitcoin ETF market.
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