BlackRock's IBIT Fund Breaks Into Top 10 Longest Daily Inflow Streaks for US ETFs

BlackRock has reached the top 10 for longest daily inflow streaks in US exchange-traded funds after a recent $19.7 million inflow on April 22nd. This 70-day milestone ties BlackRock's IBIT fund with JETS, another ETF that combines shares in an index of airline industry companies and has also achieved 70 straight days of inflows.

BlackRock's IBIT Fund Surges into Top 10 Longest Daily Inflow Streaks for US Exchange-Traded Funds

New York, April 25, 2024 - BlackRock's Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (IBIT) has achieved a remarkable milestone, joining the exclusive ranks of the top 10 longest daily inflow streaks for all US exchange-traded funds (ETFs). With 70 consecutive days of inflows, IBIT has reached a significant benchmark that underscores BlackRock's dominance in the ETF market.

This accomplishment places IBIT on par with JETS, an ETF that tracks an index of airline industry companies, which also boasts a 70-day inflow streak. As Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas observed, both ETFs have showcased remarkable resilience and investor confidence.

BlackRock's Undeterred Inflow Streak Despite Broader Market Volatility

Despite aggregate outflows across the ETF industry between April 12 and 18, BlackRock bucked the trend, with IBIT continuing to attract inflows, albeit at a slightly reduced pace. Over the past five trading days, IBIT saw an impressive $111.7 million in inflows. However, it is worth noting that three of those days experienced net outflows from all spot Bitcoin ETFs, primarily driven by continued asset hemorrhaging from Grayscale's GBTC.

However, the tide has shifted once again, with data from Farside Investors revealing a net inflow of $62.2 million on April 22. This resurgence of interest in Bitcoin ETFs is further evidenced by inflows into other major players, including Fidelity (FBTC) with $34.8 million and ARK 21Shares (ARKB) with $22.6 million. Even smaller funds such as the Franklin Bitcoin ETF (EZBC) and VanEck Bitcoin Trust (HODL) saw inflows of $7.7 million and $7.5 million, respectively.

Analysts attribute the resilience of these smaller funds to normal market fluctuations for investment products of this nature. Additionally, Glassnode analyst 'Checkmatey' observed that there has yet to be a significant exodus from Bitcoin ETFs (excluding GBTC). Furthermore, even GBTC's outflows have slowed this week, with redemptions falling to $35 million on Monday.

Renewed Interest in Bitcoin ETFs Amid Market Recovery

The renewed interest in Bitcoin ETFs coincides with signs of recovery in the cryptocurrency market following an 18% pre-halving correction. Bitcoin (BTC) has regained 5% of its value since the weekend's halving event and was trading up 1% on Tuesday at $66,300 during the Asian trading session.

Altcoins exhibited a mixed performance, with Solana (SOL), Ripple (XRP), and Near Protocol (NEAR) posting gains, while Toncoin (TON), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Chainlink (LINK) faced losses.

Conclusion

BlackRock's IBIT fund has solidified its position as a market leader, achieving a top 10 ranking among US ETFs with the longest daily inflow streaks. Despite broader market volatility, BlackRock has maintained its inflow momentum, underscoring the resilience of its ETF products and the continued investor demand for Bitcoin exposure. The renewed interest in Bitcoin ETFs suggests a positive outlook for the cryptocurrency market as it recovers from its recent correction.