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November 12, 2024Bitcoin’s Price Surge Sparks Record Inflows into Spot ETFs
In early November, Bitcoin’s price surge to nearly $90,000 ignited a significant shift in investor sentiment, leading to a surge in capital flowing into spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) across the United States. This unprecedented growth was a result of Bitcoin’s price rising rapidly, from around $69,000 to just shy of $90,000 in only a week.
The sharp upward momentum in Bitcoin’s price, fueled by optimism and the “fear of missing out” (FOMO), encouraged both retail and institutional investors to increase their exposure to the leading cryptocurrency.
Record Inflows into Spot Bitcoin ETFs
During the week of November 6-11, investments into spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. surged to $2.6 billion, as reported by Farside Investors. The influx was driven by a broad range of ETF providers, each benefiting from Bitcoin’s bullish trajectory.
- BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led the pack, attracting over $2 billion in investments during this period.
- Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) followed with $668.3 million in inflows.
- Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) and ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) also saw substantial contributions, pulling in $180 million and $253.2 million, respectively.
This surge in Bitcoin ETF investments reflects heightened market optimism and growing interest from both institutional players and individual investors looking to capitalize on the crypto boom.
In a notable development, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), a product known for having previously experienced substantial outflows—totaling $20 billion—also recorded positive inflows during this bull run. Both of Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETFs, GBTC and BTC, together saw a combined $219.8 million in inflows since November 6.
This marks a significant reversal for Grayscale, which had long been a subject of investor skepticism due to its historically underperforming structure. The shift in investor sentiment toward GBTC underscores the growing confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term potential.
Ethereum ETFs Also See Record Inflows
The optimism that surrounded Bitcoin also spilled over into the Ethereum market, with the spot Ether ETFs recording their highest-ever daily inflows on November 11. The ETFs attracted $294.9 million in a single day, smashing the previous record of $106.6 million set on launch day in July.
BTC Markets crypto analyst Rachael Lucas noted, “After being a laggard for most of this cycle, Ethereum is starting to catch a bid,” highlighting Ethereum’s growing appeal as an investment option in tandem with Bitcoin’s price surge.
Bitcoin’s rapid price increase in early November has not only brought renewed attention to the cryptocurrency market but has also catalyzed a significant influx of capital into spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. With major players like BlackRock, Fidelity, and Grayscale benefitting from the surge, the momentum appears to be shifting towards broader adoption of crypto-focused ETFs by both institutional and retail investors alike.
As investor interest in Bitcoin and Ethereum intensifies, the future of spot ETFs looks promising, potentially ushering in a new era of cryptocurrency investment that is more accessible and mainstream than ever before.
