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In Brief

  • US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $115 million net inflows Thursday, showing steady institutional interest despite recent market volatility.
  • BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust led with $410 million inflows, while ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF faced $132 million outflows, highlighting mixed fund flows.
  • BTC's price rose 2% to $104,007, and futures open interest increased slightly by 1%, signaling cautious bullish momentum amid rising bearish hedging.
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On Thursday, institutional investors continued to pour capital into US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs, signaling persistent interest in crypto exposure among institutional investors.

Total net inflows across all US-listed Bitcoin ETFs amounted to approximately $115 million, reflecting sustained bullish sentiment despite short-term market volatility.

Institutional Appetite Holds as BTC ETFs See $115 Million Inflows

On Thursday, net inflows into BTC ETFs totaled $114.96 million, down 64% from Wednesday’s $319.56 million. While this marked sustained institutional interest in these funds, yesterday’s figure marked a steep decline from Wednesday’s inflows, suggesting a temporary cooldown in momentum.

Total Bitcoin Spot ETF Net Inflow
Total Bitcoin Spot ETF Net Inflow. Source: SosoValue

BlackRock’s IBIT ETF once again led the pack, recording the highest net daily inflows among its peers. The fund saw a daily net inflow of $409.72 million on Thursday, bringing its total historical net inflow to $45.42 billion.

Meanwhile, ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) had the highest net outflow among all issuers on Thursday, with $132.05 million exiting the fund. ARKB’s total historical net inflows remain at $2.57 billion as of this writing.

Futures Interest in BTC Rises Slightly

At press time, the leading coin trades at $104,007, recording a 2% price surge amid a broader market rally over the past day. During the review period, the coin’s futures open interest (OI) has risen by a modest 1%, signaling a slight uptick in leveraged positions.

BTC Futures Open Interest
BTC Futures Open Interest. Source: Coinglass

Open interest refers to the total number of outstanding futures contracts that have not yet been settled. When OI increases alongside rising prices, it indicates fresh capital entering the market and a strengthening of the current trend.

With BTC, the modest rise in its OI suggests that market participants remain somewhat cautious while bullish momentum is building. The small uptick points to limited conviction among traders, with many still adopting a “wait and see” approach.

Moreover, in the coin’s options market, there is an uptick in demand for put contracts today.

BTC Options Open Interest
BTC Options Open Interest. Source: Deribit

This indicates rising hedging activity and lingering bearish sentiment, which signals a lack of optimism among BTC options traders.

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Abiodun Oladokun
Abiodun Oladokun is a Technical and On-Chain Analyst at BeInCrypto, where he specializes in market reports on cryptocurrencies from diverse sectors, including decentralized finance (DeFi), real-world assets (RWA), artificial intelligence (AI), decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN), Layer 2s, and meme coins. Previously, he conducted market analysis and technical assessments of various altcoins at AMBCrypto, utilizing on-chain analytics platforms like Messari, Santiment...
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