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$654 Million Flows Into Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Just 72 Hours
Reinout te Brake | 10 Jul 2024 14:34 UTC
US Bitcoin ETFs Receive $650 Million Boost
Recently, the cryptocurrency investment landscape has witnessed an exciting development as US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw over $650 million injected into them within just three trading days. Despite this influx of investment, Bitcoin's valuation still hovers below the $60,000 mark, a situation that continues to puzzle many market analysts and investors alike.
On a single day, July 9th, the 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced noteworthy net inflows, with BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust and Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund leading the pack by attracting $121 million and $91 million, respectively. This surge in investments amounted to an equivalent of 3,760 Bitcoin, underscoring the growing interest among investors towards Bitcoin ETFs in the United States.
German Government Prepares to Sell Even More BTC
Despite the optimistic influx into US Bitcoin ETFs, the market faces pressure from ongoing significant Bitcoin sell-offs by the German government. A wallet, identified as belonging to the German government, has recently geared up for another sale, loading an additional 6,000 Bitcoin, worth approximately $354 million. This move is part of a series of dispositions that, to date, have seen 5,853.409 Bitcoin being moved to exchanges and other addresses for sale, signaling a potential overhang on Bitcoin prices.
This massive sell-off endeavor by the German government follows an already completed sale of 3,100 BTC and an attempted sale of 1,700 BTC through the Bitstamp exchange. The continuous offloading efforts by Germany's Bundeskriminalamt (BKA) seem to contribute to the struggles of Bitcoin’s price to break past crucial resistance levels, namely the $60,000 mark.
Invesco, Galaxy Set Competitive Fees for Upcoming ETH ETFs
Turning attention towards Ethereum, the prospective launch of spot Ethereum ETFs in the United States has sparked a competitive environment amongst asset managers. In a striking move, Invesco and Galaxy have earmarked management fees for their respective Ethereum ETFs at 0.25%, a strategic decision that places them slightly above their competitors, VanEck and Franklin Templeton, who have proposed fees of 0.20% and 0.19%, respectively.
This fee competition is reminiscent of the scenario observed with Bitcoin ETFs, where the drive to attract investment has led several fund managers to reduce or even temporarily waive management fees. The strategy aims not only to captivate more investors but also to position these financial instruments as appealing alternatives to other investment avenues within the cryptocurrency space.
ETH ETF Launch ‘Close’
According to Katherine Dowling, the chief compliance officer at Bitwise, the launch of spot Ethereum ETFs appears to be on the horizon. The recent amendment of Form S-1s by several ETF issuers, with fewer negotiation points with the SEC, is a clear indicator that we could soon witness the introduction of these investment products. This optimism is also reflected in the broader anticipation for the SEC’s approval, which, as hinted by SEC Chair Gary Gensler, could come sometime this summer.
The readiness and anticipation for spot Ethereum ETFs are palpable among investors and fund managers alike. With previous similar products, such as Bitcoin ETFs, having attracted substantial inflows, the expectation is that Ethereum ETFs could emulate or even surpass this success. Bitwise’s chief investment officer, Matt Hougan, speculates that ETFs could see up to $15 billion in inflows within the first 18 months, highlighting the substantial investor interest and the potential for Ethereum ETFs to reshape the investment landscape within the cryptocurrency domain.
In conclusion, the cryptocurrency investment space is ripe with developments, from the massive influx of investments into Bitcoin ETFs to the impending launch of Ethereum ETFs and the competitive dynamics surrounding them. As the market continues to evolve, these financial instruments stand at the forefront of bridging traditional investment mechanisms with the burgeoning world of digital currencies, potentially offering new avenues for growth and investment in the crypto space.