Bitcoin ETFs reach $2.1 billion in weekly inflows, with IBIT leading
Last Friday, Bitcoin ETFs saw their fifth consecutive day of inflows, with net entries reaching $273.71 million, totaling approximately $2.1 billion for the week. ARK 21Shares (AMEX:ARKB) led with $109.86 million, followed by BlackRock’s iShares (NASDAQ:IBIT) with $70.41 million.
Of the $2.1 billion total, IBIT alone attracted over $1.1 billion in inflows last week, marking its best performance since March 2024. This allowed IBIT to surpass the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (AMEX:VTI), securing the third spot in cumulative year-to-date flows. With $22.8 billion under management, IBIT is considered one of the largest ETFs, reflecting investors’ growing interest in Bitcoin through traditional investment vehicles.
According to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas, European investors have allocated more than $105 billion into Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. by October, a historic record. He highlighted that this significant flow was driven by the superior performance of U.S. ETFs compared to their European counterparts. Capital inflows accounted for 75% of the momentum that helped Bitcoin surpass $50,000 in February 2024, though the price remains below $70,000.
Ethereum ETFs closed with a modest $1.91 million in net inflows from the Bitwise Ethereum ETF (AMEX:ETHW). Ethereum ETFs marked their third consecutive positive week, accumulating $78.89 million in weekly inflows.
Hunter Horsley, CEO of Bitwise, stated that Ethereum ETFs saw lower volumes due to their launch timing, which occurred during a period of low investment activity. While Bitcoin ETFs attracted more attention, Horsley emphasized that BlackRock (NASDAQ:ETHA) and Fidelity (AMEX:FETH) funds remain among the 25 fastest-growing ETFs. He also mentioned that the absence of staking in Ethereum ETFs does not significantly impact results, but he sees future growth potential.
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AI scam targets XRP holders with fake Chris Larsen video
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18 people arrested in Japan over Monero scam
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Coinbase CEO supports pro-crypto candidates in U.S. elections
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Stripe acquires Bridge for $1.1 billion in its largest purchase
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