BlackRock Bitcoin ETF IBIT registered $121 million in inflows on July 10, adding 2134 BTC, according to a news report on CoinGape. The day before, BlackRock IBIT saw $187 million in inflows, acquiring over 3,300 BTC as the Bitcoin price dipped to $53,500 on Monday.

• BlackRock IBIT has seen over $300 million in inflows in the past two days.

• BlackRock's IBIT ETF shares rose 2.49% on July 9, recovering after last month's sell-off.

• Grayscale's GBTC saw outflows of $37 million on Tuesday.

Total inflows into Blackrock’s IBIT spot Bitcoin ETF | Source: X

These events show Bitcoin ETFs are absorbing the selling pressure caused by the recent sales from the German government. Total inflows in US BTC ETFs hit a 3-week high. Long-term holders view the price dip as a buying opportunity.

This week, BlackRock’s IBIT led all US spot Bitcoin ETFs in net inflows. On July 9, BTC ETFs had a net inflow of $216 million, with BlackRock’s IBIT contributing $121 million. Fidelity’s FBTC followed with $90.95 million in net inflows. Conversely, Grayscale’s GBTC had a single-day outflow of $37.5 million.

Spot Bitcoin ETF inflows in June-July 2024 | Source: Watcher Guru

US BTC ETFs capitalized on the recent BTC price drop. The share prices of spot ETFs had declined as BTC hit a four-month low earlier this week. However, with strong inflows, Bitcoin ETF share prices have recovered by 2-5% over the past two days. On Tuesday, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ: IBIT) surged 2.49% to 32.96.

Despite trading at a 17% discount on the monthly chart, IBIT shares have gained 23.77% year-to-date. Other spot BTC ETFs in the US have also seen similar recoveries.

Eleven US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw inflows for the third consecutive day on Tuesday, totaling $216.33 million. BlackRock’s IBIT was the top performer, securing $121.03 million. As of Wednesday, IBIT holds 312,565 BTC valued at $18.26 billion. Fidelity’s FBTC followed, gaining $90.95 million, increasing its holdings to 171,857 BTC worth over $10 billion.

Fidelity’s FBTC and BlackRock’s IBIT Drive Bitcoin ETF Gains

Recent inflows brought the total net inflows for US spot Bitcoin ETFs to $15.27 billion, according to sosovalue.xyz stats. BlackRock’s IBIT captured $121.03 million, followed by Fidelity’s FBTC with $90.95 million. ARKB from Ark Invest and 21shares accumulated $43.3 million, while Vaneck’s HODL gained $3.27 million.

Conversely, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) lost $37.5 million, reducing its reserves to 274,142 BTC worth $16 billion. Bitwise’s BITB fund saw a $4.72 million decrease. BTCO, BRRR, EZBC, BTCW, and DEFI remained neutral with no inflows or outflows. Trade volume on July 9 was approximately $1.19 billion. The combined holdings of all 11 spot BTC ETFs amount to $50.79 billion, representing 4.45% of BTC’s total market cap.

Investment advisory firm Fiduciary Alliance LLC became one of the largest buyers of BlackRock iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) in Q2 2024. A US SEC filing on July 10 revealed the company added 188,668 units of IBIT valued at $6.64 million.

Fiduciary Alliance also purchased Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) units worth $3.48 million. Grayscale recently saw $25 million in inflows due to 13-F filings by several institutional investors. City State Bank also revealed its Bitcoin exposure through IBIT and GBTC ETFs.

Additionally, Fiduciary Alliance acquired shares in crypto-related companies, including Coinbase, MicroStrategy, and Tesla. They added 8,332 Coinbase shares valued at $1.89 million, $1.70 million worth of MicroStrategy shares, and $744,426 in Tesla shares. 

Northwest Capital Management, with $5 billion AUM, also entered the Bitcoin market through BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT).

BTC/USDT price chart | Source: KuCoin 

Institutional investors are buying the dip as Bitcoin bulls gain dominance. The Mt. Gox repayment and German government selloff are pulling Bitcoin lower. According to CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju, custodial wallets accumulated 85K BTC in a month. “These wallets are neither ETFs, exchanges, nor miners. During the same period, 16K BTC flowed out of ETF holdings,” he said.

BTC price jumped 0.50% in the past 24 hours, trading at $57,748. The 24-hour low and high are $57,014 and $59,416, respectively. Trading volume decreased by 7% in the last 24 hours due to the upcoming CPI inflation data.

Derivatives traders are buying, with total futures open interest surpassing $28 billion. CME BTC futures open interest rose to $8.27 billion, up more than 2.50% in the last 24 hours. Total BTC options open interest continues to rebound, currently valued at $16.5 billion.

The crypto market has been volatile, with recent Bitcoin ETF inflows and DeFi market trends having a significant impact. From June to July 2024, Bitcoin ETF flow patterns show a large influx of $650 million into top US spot Bitcoin ETFs, according to a report on Watcher Guru. This move coincides with the German federal police offloading their seized Bitcoin.

The data from recent Bitcoin ETF flows includes periods of both positive and negative activity across various funds. Despite market fluctuations, the crypto ecosystem continues to grow and adapt. The launch of US ETFs tracking Bitcoin strengthens the connections between cryptocurrencies and traditional finance. However, it is important to remain aware of potential risks and uncertainties that may arise from this evolving landscape.