- Spot Bitcoin ETFs picked up a total of $129 million in net new inflows on Monday
- July is off to a strong start, with investors showing increased appetite
- Markets celebrated a successful first half and geared up for another bright half ahead
Spot BTC ETFs Start Off July on Upbeat Note
Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds marked a strong start of the second half of 2024 with net new inflows totaling $129 million. In other words, this is the new money flowing in after the money has already been withdrawn. The promising upbeat performance on the first trading day of July has investors optimistic that markets could be in for yet another bright period ahead.
In more detail, the Fidelity ETF picked up 1,030 BTC worth a total of $64 million. Next up is the ETF packaged by Bitwise, which brought in 650 BTC and paid roughly $40 million for the big-ticket acquisition. Third in the rankings is the ETF structured by Ark, which got its hands on 205 BTC worth nearly $13 million. Grayscale’s investment vehicle, converted from a Bitcoin trust into a Bitcoin ETF, maintained a perfect balance with 0 net inflows.
What Is Liquidity and Why It Matters?
What does all this mean? The exchange-traded funds constantly track their money flows and Bitcoin going in and out. When a user purchases, it depletes the available amount the ETF has bought on deck.
In other words, this is the liquidity needed to maintain a positive flow of funds. ETFs need to update and refresh their liquidity so that users always have enough funds to buy from. The bigger and deeper an ETF’s liquidity is, the more stable it is during times of turbulence and uncertainty.
Eight Ether ETFs Pending Launch This Week
Speaking of Bitcoin ETFs, which were approved back in January by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the US regulator has allowed the launch of eight ETFs holding the second-largest coin—Ethereum. Eight spot Ether ETFs await launch as soon as this week. According to analysts, markets may inject as much as $5 billion into the novel assets that will be trading right next to the spot BTC ETFs, bonds, commodities, and currencies.
The launch of the Ether ETFs is slated to mark another big leap for the crypto space in terms of broader adoption. On the one hand, this new product will lower the entry barrier to owning actual crypto assets. When users buy from these ETFs, they invest directly in the market cap of the purchased asset. That way, they help its organic growth and maintain a healthy level of interest expected to support prices to the upside.
What About BTC and ETH Prices Today?
Earlier today, Bitcoin changed hands at $63,000 per coin, moving modestly higher to start the week. Ether also saw a moderate influx of cash, with prices floating near $3,400 per coin.
Expect heightened volatility later this week if the new Ether ETFs announce their official rollout.
