Blackrock Bitcoin ETF surpasses $5 billion mark
Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF has emerged as the leader in the market, outperforming its competitors. According to SoSoValue, on February 16, the total net inflow for Bitcoin spot ETFs reached $331 million. This level of inflow has been consistent for 16 consecutive trading days, with Blackrock’s ETF IBIT receiving a net inflow of $191 million in a single day. The historical net inflow for IBIT has now reached $5.36 billion.
In addition, Blackrock’s IBIT has experienced a surge in inflows, positioning it among the top 7% of all ETFs by market capitalization. This strong performance is remarkable for a relatively new offering.
All Bitcoin ETFs thrive amidst increasing market demand
After a rocky start, all recently launched Bitcoin ETFs have established their presence in the market. Four out of eleven ETFs have surpassed the $1 billion milestone for net inflows. Following Blackrock, Fidelity has become the second most successful Bitcoin ETF with $3.7 billion in net inflows and $4.5 billion in total assets under management.
The third and fourth positions are held by Ark Investment and Bitwise, both of which have seen net inflows exceeding $1 billion. The strong trading activity of these BTC ETFs indicates growing market confidence in the asset and bridges the gap between digital currencies and traditional regulated markets.
Market outlook: What to expect in the future?
Bitcoin ETFs are performing well on key trading metrics, signaling that investors still seek exposure to BTC through traditional investment vehicles. The recognition of digital assets as a legitimate asset class by the market demonstrates the evolution of the bitcoin ecosystem.
It is expected that the market size and assets under management for BTC ETFs will continue to grow steadily. The newly launched ETFs are projected to perform well in the near term and prove to be sustainable long-term investments. The market outlook anticipates a $10 billion-$15 billion inflow in Bitcoin Spot ETFs in 2024, surpassing previous expectations.