Bitcoin ETFs Accumulate 1% of Total Supply as Price Surges to $52K

The Spot Bitcoin ETF Market Surpasses 216,309 BTC

The spot Bitcoin ETF market is experiencing significant growth, with the total value locked now exceeding 216,309 BTC from nine active issuers. This surge in interest and investment comes after the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved spot BTC ETF products, attracting institutional investors to embrace this asset class.

Spot Bitcoin ETF Holdings Exceed MicroStrategy’s Accumulated BTC

Data reveals that spot BTC ETF holdings have surpassed the more than 190,000 BTC accumulated by MicroStrategy since August 2020. On February 9, BlackRock’s IBIT and Fidelity Investment’s FBTC saw the highest inflow of Bitcoin. The allocation per Bitcoin under management by each spot Bitcoin ETF issuer has been steadily increasing.

Top Spot Bitcoin ETFs Cross $1 Billion Milestone

BlackRock’s IBIT now has over $5 billion in assets under management (AUM), with Fidelity and Ark 21Shares’ ARKK also crossing the $1 billion milestone. This growth in AUM highlights the impact of the marketing war that occurred when these products were approved.

Positive Impact on Bitcoin Price

The growth and sentiment surrounding the spot Bitcoin ETF market are positively impacting the price of BTC. After surpassing $50,300 for the first time in three years, Bitcoin has continued to rise towards the $52,000 price level. Currently trading at $51,808.65, its market capitalization stands at $1,017,307,814,467. Analysts predict a potential price of $200,000 before the halving event later this year.