BlackRock’s Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) recently saw a significant increase in demand. The total market value of all spot Bitcoin ETFs reached over $63 billion this week. Interestingly, the crypto asset manager contributed largely to this inflow. With its massive market value, BlackRock continues to position itself as the dominant player in the rapidly expanding market.
This week, spot Bitcoin ETFs reached a notable $63 billion in total market value with nearly $20 billion in new investments. BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF played a major role, contributing half the $2.1 billion in net inflows over the past five days.
This came a few days after BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), one of the most prominent Bitcoin ETFs, saw no new inflows. Interestingly, since the U.S. launch of Bitcoin ETFs, its net inflows have reached over $20.66 billion. Again, BlackRock’s IBIT ETF leads the pack, accumulating over $1 billion in the past week alone.
Samara Cohen, BlackRock’s Chief Investment Officer for ETFs and index investments, shared insights into the trend at the Permissionless Conference in Utah. Cohen pointed out that the increase in inflows signals a growing interest in Bitcoin investment through simplified products like ETFs.
Enthusiastically, she said since the launch of BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, it has attracted attention for making Bitcoin investments more accessible. Cohen emphasized that ETFs and blockchain technology share the goal of decentralizing financial products. This aligns with BlackRock’s strategy to innovate in the crypto space.
As investors anticipated, Bitcoin’s price has followed an upward trend. Currently, it is trading at $68,140, up by 0.53% in a single day, as per CoinMarketCap data. This price surge has sparked investors’ excitement and the Bitcoin community. The digital asset is now trading at a 140% increase over the past year.
The impact of Bitcoin’s gains extended beyond the crypto market. It has boosted crypto-aligned stocks like Coinbase, which saw a 24% rise in value. Bitcoin’s performance has significantly fueled interest in ETFs, cementing BlackRock’s leadership position.
Institutional investors and wealth managers have slowly embraced Bitcoin ETFs despite the surge. However, there are signs of growth in institutional interest. Firms like Morgan Stanley have begun offering Bitcoin ETF products to high-net-worth clients, signaling a shift in the traditional finance world.
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