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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