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Bitcoin ETFs are the market’s “clearest sentiment barometer,” indicating an incoming breakout for “Uptober,” analysts told Cointelegraph. US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) began the historically bullish month of October with their second-best week of inflows since launch, signaling renewed investor optimism. Spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs recorded $3.24 billion worth of cumulative net positive inflows over the past week, nearly matching their record of $3.38 billion in the week ending Nov. 22, 2024, according to data from SoSoValue. The figure marks a sharp rebound from the previous week’s $902 million in outflows. Analysts attributed the turnaround to growing expectations of another US interest rate cut, which has improved sentiment toward risk assets. Read more

Bitcoin ETFs drove crypto fund gains last week, posting four consecutive weeks of inflows totaling $3.9 billion, according to SoSoValue. Cryptocurrency funds recorded a second consecutive week of inflows last week, extending the $3.3 billion in gains recorded the week before. Crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) logged $1.9 billion in inflows last week, data from CoinShares showed Monday. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) led the way with inflows of $977 million and $772 million, respectively, while Solana (SOL) and XRP (XRP) also saw strong demand with $127 million and $69 million of inflows. Read more

Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States ended a difficult run of redemptions with their first day of inflows in more than a week. According to Coinperps data, the products collectively drew $219 million on Aug. 25, marking a shift in investor sentiment after six consecutive trading sessions of withdrawals. This rebound was led by […] The post Bitcoin ETFs post $219 million rebound while Ethereum funds attract twice the inflows appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Fed hints spark crypto rally as Bitcoin ETFs bleed $1B, but Ethereum bounces back. Plus, Figure Technologies is eyeing an IPO.

Major Wall Street institutions, including Wells Fargo, Cantor Fitzgerald, and Jane Street, have sharply increased their Bitcoin-related holdings over the past months. These firms’ portfolio updates on the stock analytics platform Quiver Quantitative reveal they are investing billions in the top crypto via exchange-traded funds and crypto-focused equities like Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy). Bitcoin ETFs allow […] The post Wall Street titans quietly amass billions in Bitcoin ETFs and crypto stocks appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds are on pace to hold more than 1.5 million BTC by year-end if current inflow rates persist, according to holdings data tracked by WalletPilot. This would allocate more BTC to ETFs than most estimates for lost coins, which stand around 1.4 million BTC. U.S. spot ETFs collectively hold about 1.296 million […] The post Bitcoin ETFs to lock up 1.5 million BTC by New Year as supply squeeze tightens grip appeared first on CryptoSlate.

US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs saw over $1 billion in inflows on two straight days for the first time ever, as Bitcoin hit new all-time highs this week. US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded over $1 billion in daily inflows for the second consecutive day on Friday, marking the first time since their January 2024 launch that they’ve seen two back-to-back days with ten-digit inflows. On Friday, the 11 spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF products recorded total inflows of $1.03 billion, following $1.17 billion in inflows the day before, according to Farside data.   NovaDius Wealth Management president Nate Geraci said in an X post that since the January 2024 launch, there have been only seven inflow days exceeding $1 billion, two of which occurred in the past two days. Before that, the last was on Jan. 17, with $1.07 billion. Read more

Core Scientific and CoreWeave announce a massive $9B merger while Bitcoin ETFs see their second-biggest day ever with $1.17B in inflows.

US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a dramatic uptick in investor activity as the top crypto price reached a new all-time high of over $118,000, at least in dollars. According to SoSoValue data, the 12 funds saw cumulative inflows of $1.2 billion, the second strongest daily performance since launch in 2024, and the best this year. […] The post Bitcoin ETFs see record $1.2B inflow as market hits all-time high in dollars appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have rapidly established themselves as a dominant force in the market, now representing more than 30% of the total BTC spot trading volume. This shift highlights how traditional financial products have swiftly captured the market as institutional and retail investors increasingly turn to regulated avenues for Bitcoin exposure. However, this […] The post Bitcoin ETFs now drive over 30% of spot BTC volume as overall trading slumps appeared first on CryptoSlate.

South Korea’s top financial regulator is working on a detailed roadmap to support the launch of digital asset spot exchange-traded funds. According to a June 19 report by Herald Economy, the Financial Services Commission revealed the move during a policy update to the State Affairs Planning Committee. The FSC plans to roll out its proposal […] The post South Korea moves closer to spot Bitcoin ETFs as FSC explores proposal appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin holding firm at around $105,000 despite recent geopolitical and economic shocks suggests a sign of strength and investor confidence. Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded five days of consecutive inflows, despite the recent geopolitical turmoil caused by the Israel-Iran conflict. According to data from Farside Investors, the streak began on Monday, June 9, with inflows of over $386 million and continued through Friday, with an additional $301 million in inflows. In total, over $1.3 billion in capital moved into Bitcoin ETFs over the past five days. The price of Bitcoin has proved resilient in the wake of the Israeli airstrikes on Iran, dropping by roughly 3% in response to the news. Coin Bureau founder Nic Puckrin said: Read more

JPMorgan is set to begin accepting Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds as collateral for loans, Bloomberg News reported on June 4. The lender also plans to consider digital asset holdings when evaluating a client’s net worth and liquid assets, placing crypto alongside traditional categories such as equities, vehicles, and fine art when assessing lending eligibility. The […] The post JPMorgan to accept Bitcoin ETFs as loan collateral, consider digital holdings in evaluations appeared first on CryptoSlate.

US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have entered a third consecutive day of outflows, shedding more than $1 billion. This trend reflects a shift in institutional sentiment as Bitcoin’s price continues to hover around the $105,000 mark without a clear breakout. US Bitcoin ETFs outflow Data from SoSoValue shows that the 12 US-listed spot Bitcoin […] The post US Bitcoin ETFs navigate $1.2 billion outflows amid European retail approval appeared first on CryptoSlate.

US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a straight week of daily inflows for the first time in four weeks. US-based spot Bitcoin exchange-traded-funds (ETFs) have recorded a total of $2.75 billion in inflows this week amid Bitcoin surpassing its January all-time high of $109,000. The $2.75 billion in inflows is approximately 4.5 times larger than the previous week’s $608 million, according to Farside data. On May 23, the final day of the trading week, spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs recorded $211.7 million in inflows. However, BlackRock’s IBIT was the only fund to post gains in the trading day, adding $430.8 million and extending its inflow streak to eight consecutive days. Read more

US spot Bitcoin ETFs may surpass their monthly record of $6.49 billion in May if momentum continues. Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States are heading for a record-breaking month, helping push Bitcoin to new all-time highs amid rising institutional demand. The US-listed spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs recorded more than $1.5 billion in combined inflows over a two-day period, with $608 million on May 21 and $934 million on May 22, according to data from Sosovalue. A repeat performance of the past two days’ inflows would see monthly inflows surge to $6.68 billion, surpassing the monthly record of $6.49 billion from November 2024. Read more

While the three leading presidential candidates have indicated a pro-Bitcoin ETF stance, previous political promises have yet to materialize in South Korea. South Korea could soon follow Hong Kong in legalizing spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), as the country’s top presidential candidates have expressed pro-crypto positions. Still, some industry observers remain cautious about the likelihood of near-term regulatory change. “All three major South Korean presidential candidates support #Bitcoin ETFs and institutional investment,” Ki Young Ju, the founder and CEO of onchain data platform CryptoQuant, wrote in a May 14 X post. Read more