Will BlackRock Dethrone Grayscale as the Top Institutional Holder of Bitcoin?
BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF is on track to surpass Grayscale’s GBTC in total Bitcoin holdings within three weeks. Currently, BlackRock holds 238,000 Bitcoin with a daily inflow of $274 million, while Grayscale holds $350,500 Bitcoin with a daily outflow of $277 million. Here are the key points to consider:
BlackRock’s Growing Bitcoin Holdings
– BlackRock’s ETF holds 238,000 Bitcoin
– Average daily inflow of $274 million
Grayscale’s Current Bitcoin Holdings
– Grayscale holds $350,500 Bitcoin
– Average daily outflow of $277 million
Potential Overtake Date
– BlackRock could surpass Grayscale by April 11th
– Potential for an earlier takeover if inflows into BlackRock increase
Reasons for Grayscale’s Outflows
– Grayscale experienced a record outflow of $643 million on March 18th
– Speculations point to bankruptcies in the crypto industry as the cause
Future Outlook and Analyst Predictions
– Analysts believe Grayscale’s outflows may decrease in the coming weeks
– If BlackRock surpasses Grayscale, it will become the largest institutional holder of Bitcoin
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Hot Take: Is BlackRock Set to Overtake Grayscale in Bitcoin Holdings?
With BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF steadily gaining momentum and poised to overtake Grayscale’s GBTC in total Bitcoin holdings, the landscape of institutional Bitcoin ownership could be on the verge of a significant shift. Keep an eye on the developments in the coming weeks as the battle for the top institutional holder of Bitcoin unfolds.