Bitcoin ETFs Roar Onto Wall Street On Day 1, But Questions Linger About New Money
Portfolio Pulse from Murtuza Merchant
The U.S. launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $4.5 billion in trading volumes on the first day, with significant contributions from Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) and BlackRock's new iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). Grayscale's conversion to an ETF and BlackRock's entry into the market marked notable events, but the true measure of new capital inflows remains uncertain. Vanguard's boycott of ETFs contrasts with the market's positive response to these new cryptocurrency investment vehicles.
January 12, 2024 | 6:00 pm
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BlackRock's new iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF saw about $1 billion in volume, marking a significant entry into the Bitcoin ETF market.
BlackRock's entry with IBIT is seen as a major event in the cryptocurrency space, likely to attract investor interest and potentially boost BlackRock's stock in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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Grayscale Bitcoin Trust accounted for about half of the $4.5 billion trading volume on the first day of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S., indicating its significant role in the market.
Grayscale's GBTC had a substantial impact on the first day's trading volumes, suggesting a positive short-term impact on its price due to increased attention and perceived market leadership.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90