Bitcoin Spot ETFs Flounder as Investors Withdraw $261.5 Million

Bitcoin Spot ETFs: Where's the Love?

Hey there, moneybags. Let's talk about Bitcoin spot ETFs. They've been having a rough go lately, with investors pulling a cool $261.5 million from ten funds on March 20. That's three straight days of outflows, baby!

The Bleeding Begins

So, what's the story? Farside Investors has the scoop. They say that Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) took the biggest hit, losing a whopping $386.6 million. Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF (BTCO) also felt the pain, with $10.2 million heading for the exits.

Sluggish Inflows

But hold your horses, partner. It wasn't all doom and gloom. The other eight approved ETFs did manage to attract some inflows. But they were pretty pathetic, honestly. BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) had one of its weakest days ever, with only $49.3 million coming in. And Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC)? Don't even get me started. It had a near-record low day, with a measly $12.9 million in inflows.

Bitcoin's Reaction

Now, you're probably wondering how this is affecting Bitcoin's price. Well, surprisingly, it's been holding its own. It climbed over 3% during the U.S. trading session and has gained 7.5% over the past 24 hours, trading at $66,838.

Halving on the Horizon

But don't get too comfortable. We're approaching the Bitcoin halving, where rewards for mining Bitcoin get cut in half. Historically, Bitcoin's price tends to take a dip around halving time, and this one seems to be following suit.