Bitcoin ETFs Elicit Huge Volumes Amid Market Fluctuations: Controversy Arises
Summary:
In the first three days since their launch in the U.S., Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have seen trading volumes exceed $10 billion. This development has stirred debate, as despite the significant trading activity, BTC's price hasn't proportionately escalated. Yet, market analysts emphasize the noteworthy nature of these figures. The scenario exhibits exits from the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) ETF, and significant gains for BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). Despite fluctuation, experts anticipate a balancing of ETFs in due course.
Bitcoin's (BTC) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have made headlines, garnering trade volumes in the tens of millions within three days of their initiation in the United States. Information shared by Bloomberg Intelligence analyst James Seyffart on X (formerly Twitter) indicates that by January 16, the trade volumes for these ETFs eclipsed $10 billion.
Bitcoin's latest ETF products have indeed stirred debate. Despite the frenzy of trading following their introduction on January 11, they have had minimal perceivable influence on the BTC's price. Regardless of some skepticism, Eric Balchunas, another Bloomberg analyst, stressed that the sheer numbers are undeniably impressive. Commenting on Seyffart's post, he stated, "To provide some perspective, achieving a $10b volume in the first three days is extraordinary."
Of the 500 ETFs launched in the year 2023, today they've made a combined volume of $450 million. The top performer made $45 million. Many have been operational for months. Yet, $IBIT's activity surpasses the total activity of the entire '23 Freshman class.
As for net inflows and outflows, there have been consistent sell-offs from the newly converted Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) ETF. Data from BitMEX research shows that BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has enjoyed most substantial net gains of $700 million within three days. Conversely, GBTC has experienced net outflows in excess of $1.1 billion, which has been associated with investors shifting between ETFs because of the GBTC's higher charges.
James Van Straten, a data analyst at CryptoSlate, noted that this outflow of $1.18 billion from GBTC against a $2 billion inflow into spot Bitcoin ETFs is a very promising trend should it persist throughout the initial trading month.
Samson Mow, CEO of JAN3, predicts a balancing of ETFs following destabilization after their introduction. He advised patience, noting that it would take some time for everything to balance out.
However, expectations for a leap in BTC price beyond the established trade margin since December's onset are minimal. Despite some confidence in the current $43,000 market strength, there are concerns about Bitcoin's capacity to prevent another significant drop.
JT, a prominent social media trader, commented on the weekly chart, suggesting a potential for further decline regardless of a short-term bounce. He suggested a reevaluation once we hit the base of the long-standing range.
January's bottom for BTC has remained at $41,500, with numerous attempts of a decrease since 2024 began, according to data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView.
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Published At
1/17/2024 2:13:58 PM
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