Is the Tide Turning for Bitcoin ETFs? Fidelity Beats BlackRock in Inflows Race

Is the Tide Turning for Bitcoin ETFs?

After a week of hefty outflows, Bitcoin ETFs have found their footing again, with net inflows trickling back in as of March 25th. Surprisingly, Fidelity's FBTC ETF stole the show, raking in $261 million in inflows, overshadowing BlackRock's IBIT, which managed a modest $35 million.

Fidelity Beats BlackRock at the Inflows Game

Monday marked a triumphant day for Fidelity, with its FBTC ETF emerging as the clear winner. BlackRock's IBIT, on the other hand, elicited a lukewarm response, bringing in a mere fraction of FBTC's inflows.

Grayscale's Outflows: A Blip on the Radar?

Meanwhile, Grayscale's Bitcoin ETF (GBTC) continues to experience hefty outflows, with a whopping $350 million exiting on Monday. However, market analysts predict a slowdown in these outflows.

Behind the Grayscale Outflows: A Shady Deal?

Bloomberg strategist James Seyffart has a theory: the outflows could be linked to the bankruptcy proceedings of Gemini and Genesis, with both companies selling their GBTC shares. Seyffart suggests that there may have been self-serving motives behind liquidating these positions at net asset value (NAV).

Banks Jump on the BTC ETF Bandwagon

In a promising sign, QCP Capital reports that major banks' wealth desks are seeing a surge in requests from clients for Bitcoin spot ETFs. Accumulators and FCNs (Financial Contracts for Differences) are also in high demand.

Institutional Investors Cozy Up to Crypto

The growing appetite for BTC spot ETFs signals a shift in investor sentiment, as traditional financial instruments provide exposure to Bitcoin. Asset managers are also diversifying their portfolios by allocating funds to BTC, highlighting its recognition as an alternative asset class.

SEC to Shed Light on Bitcoin ETF Holdings

Next week, institutional investment managers will unveil their Bitcoin ETF holdings in their 13F filings with the SEC. This will give us a glimpse into who's buying and holding.

Bitcoin Bounces Back

Amid the positive ETF inflows, Bitcoin's price rebounded, surpassing $70,000 on Monday. At the time of writing, BTC is trading at $70,533, a healthy 5.5% increase.