Institutional investors are demonstrating increasing interest in crypto exposure, fueling renewed positive flow into spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs.
On the recent Friday, Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs experienced a substantial $642.35 million in net inflows, marking a continuation of gains for the fifth consecutive day, source data indicates. This surge elevated cumulative net inflows to $56.83 billion, bringing total net assets to $153.18 billion, representing approximately 6.62% of Bitcoin’s overall market capitalization.
Fidelity’s FBTC spearheaded the influx, attracting $315.18 million in new investment. BlackRock’s IBIT ETF followed closely with $264.71 million. Combined trading volumes across all spot Bitcoin ETFs exceeded $3.89 billion, indicating strong investor participation and growing adoption by institutional players. Leading ETFs, such as IBIT and FBTC, reported daily gains surpassing 2%.
This positive trend follows a period of reduced activity earlier in the month, suggesting a potential shift in market sentiment as macroeconomic factors stabilize and the cryptocurrency market exhibits signs of resilience.
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Ether ETFs Attract Significant Capital
Spot Ether (ETH) ETFs mirrored Bitcoin’s positive performance, securing $405.55 million in net inflows on the same day, continuing their own streak of four consecutive days of gains. Total inflows for Ether ETFs now total $13.36 billion, with total net assets valued at $30.35 billion.
On Friday, BlackRock’s ETHA led the Ether ETF pack, securing $165.56 million, closely followed by Fidelity’s FETH at $168.23 million. ETHA alone registered $1.86 billion in trading volume for the day, highlighting increasing interest in investment products based on Ethereum.
“The persistent strong inflows into Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs highlight growing confidence from institutional investors,” remarked Vincent Liu, Chief Investment Officer at Kronos Research, a Taiwan-based firm, in a statement to Cointelegraph.
“Assuming stable macro conditions persist, this influx of capital has the potential to enhance liquidity and bolster momentum for both digital assets,” Liu added.
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BlackRock Considers ETF Tokenization
Building on the success of its spot Bitcoin ETFs, BlackRock is reportedly exploring the potential of tokenizing ETFs on blockchain networks. The prominent asset manager is particularly focused on tokenizing investment vehicles tied to real-world assets (RWA), although regulatory uncertainties represent a significant challenge.
Tokenized ETFs could unlock new possibilities such as continuous 24/7 trading and integration within decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystems.
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