Bitcoin ETFs See Record Inflows Amid Rising Investor Interest
More than $1 billion has flowed into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) over the past three trading days, confirming strong investor interest. This surprising influx of funds coincided with Bitcoin’s price reaching $66,000, despite continued uncertainty in the market. Strong participation from institutional and individual investors reflected the bullish sentiment in the market.
Massive Inflows into Bitcoin Spot ETFs
According to Farside Investors, Bitcoin spot ETFs saw massive inflows on Tuesday, with inflows exceeding $422.5 million, the highest level in a month. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led inflows with $260.2 million. Meanwhile, Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) saw inflows of approximately $61.1 million. Surprisingly, there have been no outflows from the Bitcoin ETF over the past three trading days.
Cryptocurrency Whales Accumulate Bitcoin, Addressing Market Concerns
At the same time, cryptocurrency whales are also active and have accumulated large amounts of Bitcoin. CryptoQuant data on July 15 shows that approximately 10,800 BTC and approximately $656.64 million flowed into Bitcoin accumulation addresses. Additionally, CryptoQuant CEO Kiyoung Ki shared insights into Bitcoin holder behavior, highlighting a trend of accumulation in custodial wallets and limited outflows.
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In the midst of these developments, concerns about Mt. Gox resurfaced as the closed exchange moved a significant amount of Bitcoin to a new address. However, experts believe that the potential disruption from Mt. Gox redemptions may be overestimated by the market.
Galaxy Research Director Alex Thorne’s analysis on the impact of Bitcoin selling pressure further supports the idea that the market may be overreacting to the Mt. Gox situation. Thorne’s assessment, based on a detailed review of bankruptcy filings and creditor discussions, suggests that the actual impact on the market could be less severe than feared.
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