Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Record Significant Inflows
On December 12, inflows into the top 12 Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) surged by nearly 168%, pushing the total net inflows for these investment products above $35 billion for the first time.
Bitcoin ETFs See 168% Increase in Inflows
According to recent data, inflows into Bitcoin ETFs reached $597.57 million on Thursday, significantly higher than the $223.03 million recorded the previous day. This marked the 11th consecutive trading day of inflows, bringing a total of over $4.4 billion into these investment products and pushing total net inflows into Bitcoin ETFs to $35.17 billion for the first time.
Tips for investing in Bitcoin ETFs:
- Research the fund’s underlying assets and management team.
- Understand the fees associated with the ETF.
- Consider the ETF’s trading volume and liquidity.
The majority of inflows were directed toward BlackRock’s IBIT, which saw $431.6 million enter the fund following a day of no inflows. Notably, BlackRock, the largest asset manager by net assets, has achieved a cumulative net flow of $35.49 billion since the fund’s inception.
Ethereum ETFs Also Record Significant Inflows
Spot Ethereum ETFs also experienced a surge in inflows on December 12, with $273.67 million recordedβa significant 168% increase from the $102.03 million seen the previous day.
BlackRockβs ETHA fund captured the majority of the inflows, attracting $202.31 million. Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust followed, bringing in $73.22 million. Fidelityβs FETH and 21Shares contributed with inflows of $19.42 million and $1.55 million, respectively.
Tips for investing in Ethereum ETFs:
- Monitor the Ethereum network’s development and adoption.
- Understand the ETF’s underlying assets and tokenomics.
- Consider the ETF’s trading volume and liquidity.
However, Grayscaleβs ETHE fund reported $22.83 million in outflows on December 12, increasing its total outflows since launch to $3.52 billion.
Market Performance
As of the report, cumulative net inflows for Ethereum ETFs amounted to $2.24 billion. Ethereum was trading sideways, priced at $3,917 per coin, while Bitcoin was trading at $99,985 per coin, down 0.7%.
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