Bitcoin ETF Demand Rebounds, Hits 6-Month High as Institutional Investors Shift Sentiments

Demand for the US spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) has rebounded after weeks of low activity. This surge in inflows signals a shift in

Demand for the U.S. spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) has surged again after weeks of low activity. The shift in institutional investors’ sentiments is evident, with market participants optimistic about further price gains. Those who were此前回避直接接触比特币的人，现在将这种币视为一种受监管的投资工具。

CryptoQuant analysis on Bitcoin ETF Demand

In an earlier post, CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju highlighted the impressive performance of Bitcoin ETFs. He noted that demand has reached a 6-month high, with net inflows記録 totaling 64,962 BTC over the last 30 days.

The last time Bitcoin ETFs saw comparable figures was in April, when the coin was trading above $72,000. However, the subsequent bearish price trend impacted ETF flows negatively.

Throughout most of May, spot Bitcoin ETFs saw holdings decline, which corresponded with the coin’s initial retracement below the $56,000 level. But this trend quickly shifted, with positive inflows reaching monthly highs from June to August before a decline began in early September.

On September 18, the U.S. economy saw a historic interest rate cut, which helped reverse the downturn. Since then, bullish inflows have continued and recently reached a six-month high.

Recent fund flows

According to recent data from Farside Investors, the Bitcoin ETF market is experiencing a major uptrend. Notably, daily net inflows reached an impressive $188 million on October 24. It’s worth noting that these ETFs have only seen a single day of outflows since October 11.

During Thursday’s market session, total inflows were recorded at $188 million. BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, stood out by attracting the majority of total inflows with $165.5 million. With this inflow, IBIT’s net assets increased to $23.69 billion, showcasing the fund’s strong performance.

Bitwise’s BITB followed with daily inflows amounting to $29.6 million. Grayscale’s GBTC saw outflows of $7.1 million, while other funds saw no new investments. Additionally, the spot ETFs saw net inflows of $192 million on Wednesday. Again, BlackRock’s IBIT led the way with inflows of $317.5 million.

Institutions with Bitcoin ETF portfolio

This market has seen prominent Wall Street firms revealing their massive positions. In the second quarter of 2024, Goldman Sachs reported holding over $400 million in seven of the 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs.

Moreover, Morgan Stanley also increased its holdings, opening new positions in six other funds worth roughly $189 million, with nearly all of that exposure being in BlackRock’s IBIT.

In other developments, Wells Fargo expanded its holdings beyond Grayscale’s GBTC, disclosing ownership of 37 shares in the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO). Additionally, JPMorgan reported investments in BTC ETFs, including IBIT, BITB, FBTC, and Grayscale’s GBTC, which were valued at $731,246.

Amidst this broad institutional backing, the price of Bitcoin has remained resilient around the $67,000 price level. If demand continues at this pace, it could propel the price towards its previous all-time high of $73,750.