Bitcoin & Ethereum Funds Surge Before ETH Spot ETFs Trading
In a notable development, global Bitcoin funds observed substantial net inflows amounting to $148 million last week, as reported by CoinShares. This surge in investments contrasts sharply with short Bitcoin products, which experienced outflows totaling $3.5 million. Additionally, Ethereum funds attracted $33.5 million, marking the second consecutive week of positive inflows following a prolonged period of minimal activity.
CoinShares highlighted this trend as indicative of a shift in investor sentiment towards Ethereum. Notably, Ethereum had endured 10 weeks of outflows totaling $200 million. The renewed interest in Ethereum has also positively impacted Solana, with $5.8 million in inflows recorded amid speculation about potential Solana ETFs and other altcoin products.
While the bulk of these inflows originated from the United States, significant crypto investments were also reported in Canada and Switzerland. Ethereum continues to enjoy strong institutional support in these regions, alongside Bitcoin.
Experts anticipate the debut of Ethereum ETFs as early as July, with projections suggesting they could capture approximately 20% of the demand witnessed by Bitcoin ETFs. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas commented last week that securing 20% of Bitcoin ETF demand would represent an exceptionally successful launch by typical ETF standards.
The surge in inflows into Bitcoin and Ethereum funds underscores the growing investor interest in cryptocurrencies, particularly in anticipation of new investment opportunities such as ETH spot ETFs. As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, the introduction of Ethereum ETFs could further enhance accessibility and diversification options for investors, potentially driving further growth and adoption in the crypto space.
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