Bitcoin ETFs See Inflows, But Grayscale Outflows Persist

Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have seen a total net inflow of $91 million, with BlackRock seeing inflows of $192 million on Thursday. However, there have also been outflows from the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), with almost $125 million flowing out on Thursday, potentially putting selling pressure on BTC and driving down prices.

Bitcoin ETFs Attract Inflows, But Grayscale Outflows Continue

In the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin (BTC) has stabilized above the $70,000 threshold. Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have reported a combined net inflow of $91 million, with BlackRock witnessing inflows of $192 million. However, outflows from the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) have resurfaced, totaling nearly $125 million on Thursday.

According to data from on-chain sources, bitcoin ETFs have registered a weekly outflow of $227.9 million up to Thursday. Some industry experts believe that the ongoing outflows from GBTC exert downward pressure on BTC prices, while others take a more cautious approach, attributing the outflows to GBTC's higher fee structure.

TON Ecosystem Partners with HashKey Group

The stewards of the Telegram Open Network (TON) ecosystem have joined forces with HashKey Group, the parent company of the Hong Kong-licensed cryptocurrency exchange of the same name. The collaboration aims to enhance accessibility for users of Telegram's messaging app wallet in the Asia-Pacific region, enabling them to enter and exit the service using both fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies.

TON blockchain, initially developed internally by Telegram in 2018, was discontinued two years later due to legal challenges from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Subsequently, members of the TON community established the TON Foundation to continue its development, with Telegram's endorsement.

SEC Probes Ethereum Foundation-Linked Entities, Ether ETF Approval Uncertain

In a research report published Thursday, JPMorgan (JPM) highlighted recent news that the SEC is investigating entities affiliated with the Ethereum Foundation. The bank maintains its stance that spot ether (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are unlikely to be approved by May. This view was first expressed in January, with the SEC facing a deadline of May 23 to make final rulings on some ETF applications. The regulatory body's approval of spot bitcoin (BTC) ETFs in January had sparked speculation about the possibility of similar approvals for ETH, the native token of the Ethereum blockchain. The analysts, led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, predict that "if there is no spot ether ETF approval in May, then we assume there is going to be litigation against the SEC after May."

Chart of the Day: Bitcoin vs. Gold vs. U.S. Dollar Index

The chart presents a comparison of prices for bitcoin, gold, and the U.S. dollar index (DXY) since October. While bitcoin's rally has paused after reaching record highs above $73,000 in mid-March, gold has continued to set new all-time highs, seemingly unaffected by the resurgence of the DXY. Analysts remain optimistic about bitcoin's prospects, citing concerns about U.S. debt levels, which they believe will likely compel the Federal Reserve to reduce interest rates this year.

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