Fidelity leads as spot BTC ETFs start the week with positive flows

As an experienced financial analyst, I find the recent market data on Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) intriguing. Based on the information provided, it seems that institutional investors’ confidence in Bitcoin continues to grow, despite the market uncertainty.


As a crypto investor, I’d interpret this market update as follows: I noticed an impressive influx of investments into Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) on May 13, with a substantial $66 million added to the broader exchange-traded fund (ETF) sector that day. Despite certain funds experiencing no activity at all, this positive flow is a promising sign for the crypto market.

Based on Farside Investors’ report, there was a total inflow of $66 million into Bitcoin (BTC) Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) following several days of net withdrawals. Fidelity’s Bitcoin ETF (FBTC) experienced the most significant influx on May 13th.

On that particular day, FBTC reported a substantial intake of approximately $38.6 million, making it one of the rare ETFs not to experience zero inflows. Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) added to its assets with an inflow of around $20.3 million. Likewise, VanEck Bitcoin Trust (HODL) recorded positive flows following a series of zero intakes from May 7 to May 10.

Additionally, Bitcoin ETFs experienced positive inflows after two consecutive days of net withdrawals due to outflows from the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC). Yesterday, GBTC had no flows, enabling the inflows from other products to boost the total daily inflow figure.

It’s intriguing that both the BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and the Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) experienced no inflows for two consecutive days, after previously seeing significant inflows on the preceding days.

On May 3rd, for the first time since January’s launch in the US, all Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) reported positive inflows. Following a series of outflows, GBTC experienced its initial intake, reversing the trend that had drained its Bitcoin reserves and adversely impacted the daily returns of the wider Bitcoin spot ETF market.

In spite of the market instability that has emerged lately, there has been a significant uptake of cryptocurrencies among institutions. For instance, Wells Fargo has made headlines for investing in the Grayscale Bitcoin ETF, acquiring over $143,000 and 52 units of Bitcoin Depot as part of their portfolio.

As a crypto investor, I hold investments in two different types of Bitcoin-related securities. Specifically, my portfolio includes 37 units of the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF, which gives me exposure to Bitcoin futures contracts. Additionally, I own 2,245 shares of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, which have been converted into an exchange-traded fund (ETF) format for easier trading.

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2024-05-14 12:20