US Spot bitcoin ETFs have seen a notable streak of net inflows for 18 consecutive days, contributing to the upward momentum of the leading cryptocurrency as it approaches its all-time high levels set in March.
According to Bloomberg bitcoin–btc-etfs-post-longest-run-of-inflows-as-token-nears-record” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>dataThese ETFs, managed by some of the world's largest financial institutions, have attracted net subscriptions of $15.6 billion since their launch on January 11, bringing total assets under management to a substantial $62.3 billion.
Record demand for bitcoin ETFs
According to Bloomberg, the success of bitcoin ETFs introduced by BlackRock and Fidelity Investments has made them some of the most successful launches in the history of the ETF sector.
These products have significantly influenced the center of gravity of cryptocurrency investments, shifting it from Asia to the United States.
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Sean Farrell, Head of Digital Asset Strategy at Fundstrat, highlighted the significant inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs and noted that the Macroeconomic environment favors the cryptocurrency market. Economic growth is advancing at a “non-recessive pace” and signs of disinflation persist.
Recently, BlackRock's iShares bitcoin Trust, with $21.4 billion in assets, became the world's largest bitcoin fund, surpassing Grayscale's $20.1 billion bitcoin Trust (GBTC). On the other hand, the Fidelity Wise Origin bitcoin Fund (FBTC), with $12.3 billion in assets, currently occupies third position.
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which had been cautious when it came to digital resourcesIt reluctantly allowed spot bitcoin ETFs in January due to a court reversal in its lawsuit against Grayscale in 2023.
Although the SEC remains critical of the digital asset industry's compliance with regulations, recent efforts in Congress to establish clearer legislative frameworks for cryptocurrencies have gained momentum.
btc Options Traders Target $100.00
In addition to bitcoin ETF inflows, options traders are increasingly optimistic about the future of bitcoin. Open interest is concentrated in Call options with strike prices of $75,000, $100,000, and $80,000.
Luuk Strijers, CEO of Deribit, the largest crypto options exchange, bitcoin-options-traders-set-sights-on-a-fresh-all-time-high” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>noted bullish sentiment in the btc options market. Traders anticipate new all-time highs, driven by strong bitcoin ETF flows, expectations of US interest rate cuts, European Central Bank rate cuts, and the recent approval of a bitcoin ETF. eth.
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While bitcoin saw a slight pullback from its all-time high of $73,700 set in March, new capital inflows into bitcoin ETFs and expectations of interest rate cuts have revived optimism among traders. Call options expiring in late June and December are particularly active, indicating a positive short- and long-term outlook.
At press time, the largest cryptocurrency on the market has successfully consolidated above the $70,000 milestone. Its gains in the last seven days amount to 5%, favoring the price of btc and resulting in a current value of $71,320.
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