Bitcoin ETFs Experience Mixed Fortunes with Steady Trading and Notable Outflows
U.S. Bitcoin ETFs see steady volumes amid $58M in withdrawals, signaling shifting investor sentiment
Spot Bitcoin ETFs have maintained steady trading volumes through April following a high in early March, consistently around $215 billion.
After a period of consistent inflows, U.S. Bitcoin ETFs saw withdrawals for three days in a row, totaling $58 million.
This trend, largely driven by outflows from the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), which saw about $79.4 million left yesterday, indicates a change in investor sentiment.
Despite these withdrawals, the net inflow remains positive at $12.43 billion, per SoSoValue.
However, according to the latest reports, GBTC’s holdings have halved to about 309,871 Bitcoin.
The 1.5% management fee for GBTC is seen as a deterrent for investors, especially compared to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) which charges only 0.12%, making it a more attractive option.
Concerns about zero inflows into U.S. Bitcoin ETFs are dismissed by Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart.
He notes that it's common for ETFs to see no new inflows on many days unless there’s a major imbalance in supply and demand.
“On any given day, the vast majority of ETFs will have a flow number of ZERO – this is very normal,” Seyffart stated.
Only significant supply-demand mismatches trigger the creation or liquidation of shares.
Despite a March peak, spot Bitcoin ETFs have continued to see solid trading volumes in April, with balanced inflows and outflows indicating a stabilization of investor sentiment.
The next few days are crucial for gauging investor sentiment towards spot Bitcoin ETFs, particularly as GBTC faces challenges.
The broader market seems to be regaining stability, and the launch of Hong Kong’s ETFs alongside the Bitcoin halving event adds further intrigue to the market’s near future.
