• BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust took in $15.8 million on Monday, ending its 13-day long streak of flat or negative flows.
  • Overall, the ten U.S.-based spot bitcoin ETFs bled $770 million since Aug. 27.

As a seasoned crypto investor with battle-scarred fingers and battle-hardened instincts, I can’t help but feel a sense of cautious optimism upon learning that BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has resumed inflows after a 13-day drought. The market’s volatility in recent months, fueled by global uncertainties such as the U.S. presidential election and the Fed’s interest rate decision, has made navigating these waters feel like surfing a stormy sea on a rickety raft.


Today, the BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ended a 13-day run of either no change or decreased investments, as it received approximately $15.8 million on Monday, based on information from Farside Investors.

During its string of losses, IBIT saw net withdrawals totaling $23.1 million. This might seem substantial, but it’s relatively small when compared to the over $20 billion worth of assets under management at the fund. Over the same timeframe, U.S.-based spot ETFs collectively experienced approximately $1 billion in outflows.

In late August and early September, the sequence of outgoings occurred simultaneously with a drop in the value of Bitcoin (BTC). This decline was influenced by market uncertainties surrounding global markets, the U.S. presidential election, and the Fed’s upcoming decision on interest rates. For the entire month of August, Bitcoin dropped by 9%, and it dipped even more significantly during the first week of September. However, since then, its price has recovered slightly, reaching $60,000 again by Tuesday morning, which is the first time it has done so since late last month.

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2024-09-17 17:59