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Bitcoin ETFs had a rough start to the week, experiencing outflows of $85.7 million after a period of tepid recovery. Last Thursday, over $100 million poured into Bitcoin tracking funds, totaling $845 million for the week. However, Grayscale's GBTC fund faced significant outflows of $302.6 million, l...
Bitcoin ETFs had a rough start to the week, experiencing outflows of $85.7 million after a period of tepid recovery. Last Thursday, over $100 million poured into Bitcoin tracking funds, totaling $845 million for the week. However, Grayscale's GBTC fund faced significant outflows of $302.6 million, largely due to its high fees and investors shifting to funds with lower fees. As a result, Bitcoin's price dipped to $65,348 per coin, marking a nearly 6% decrease from its recent all-time high.
The evolving dynamics of the cryptocurrency market continue to impact investment flows and asset valuations. After a dip and tepid recovery in March, net flows to Bitcoin ETFs are facing challenges as investors navigate the shifting landscape.
Investments were negative yesterday, with outflows of $85.7 million, according to data from BitMEX Research. Despite a strong inflow of $845 million for the week, the previous week saw outflows across all Bitcoin tracking funds, attributed to investor hesitancy following a dip in crypto prices.
Grayscale’s GBTC, one of the 11 Bitcoin ETFs approved for trading by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in January, experienced significant outflows. This fund, known for having the highest fees among its peers, has consistently lost investor cash. The reasons behind these outflows include bankrupt crypto companies redeeming shares and investors shifting to funds with lower fees.
As a consequence, Bitcoin's price is down, currently trading at $65,348 per coin, showing a 24-hour dip of nearly 6% from its recent all-time high of nearly $74,000 in mid-March, according to CoinGecko data.
The cryptocurrency market's nuances and the attendant impact on investment flows and asset values illustrate the complexities that continue to drive the evolving landscape of digital assets.
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