Bitcoin ETFs See a Sharp Drop in Net Inflows as ETH-Focused Funds Register Net Outflows

On September 16, 2024, Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. saw a significant reduction in net inflows compared to the previous week.

U.S. Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw a drastic reduction in net inflows last week, dropping from a total of $263 million to just $12.8 million. This shift in net flows coincided with a decline in Bitcoin’s price over the weekend. However, despite the overall decrease, some ETFs continued to see net inflows.

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) led the way with inflows of $15.8 million, marking a recovery for the fund after 13 consecutive days without positive net flows. Other Bitcoin ETFs that saw inflows include Fidelity (FBTC) with $5.1 million and Franklin (EZBC) with $5 million.

On the other hand, Grayscale’s Ethereum ETF (ETHE) saw the largest net outflows among major funds, losing $13.8 million in assets. Bitwise’s Ethereum ETF (ETHW) also experienced a decline, shedding $2.1 million in value. However, BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF (ETHA) gained $4.2 million, and Grayscale’s mini Ethereum ETF saw inflows of $2.3 million.

These net outflows from Grayscale and Bitwise ETFs, despite being smaller than their competitors, contributed to the overall net outflows for major Ethereum ETF. This shift in net flows could be linked to the recent decline in cryptocurrency prices, particularly Bitcoin, which saw a dip in its price over the weekend.

While the net change in Bitcoin ETFs at $12.8 million is notably lower than the previous week, it still showcases continued interest in Bitcoin ETF, especially as large institutions like BlackRock manage to regain net inflows. Ethereum, on the other hand, saw more pronounced losses as investors pulled back from major funds, particularly those from Grayscale and Bitwise.

The divergence in net inflows between Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs could be an indication of shifting investor sentiment in the market. As the broader cryptocurrency market faces uncertainty, it remains to be seen how these funds will perform in the coming days.