Bitcoin ETFs Dominate With Strong Inflows, Leaving Gold ETFs In The Dust
Portfolio Pulse from Murtuza Merchant
Bitcoin spot ETFs experienced significant net inflows of $332 million on March 6, outperforming gold ETFs. The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) saw a net outflow of $276 million, while BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led with $281 million in net inflows, totaling $9.45 billion historically. The approval of the first Bitcoin spot ETF in January 2024 and its comparison to the first gold ETF's impact on gold prices highlight the growing investor interest in cryptocurrency as an asset class.

March 07, 2024 | 1:55 pm
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Grayscale Bitcoin Trust experienced a net outflow of $276 million on March 6.
The significant outflow from GBTC suggests a shift in investor preference towards Bitcoin spot ETFs, potentially impacting its short-term price negatively.
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BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust led with $281 million in net inflows on March 6, totaling $9.45 billion historically.
IBIT's leading position in net inflows reflects strong investor confidence and interest, likely boosting its short-term price.
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