Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Surge: Institutional Inflows Boost Crypto Prices to New Highs

May 23, 2024
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Surge: Institutional Inflows Boost Crypto Prices to New Highs
  • WisdomTree's Physical Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs have been approved by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for listing on the London Stock Exchange, targeting institutional investors.

  • In the US, VanEck and Ark Invest are awaiting SEC approval for ether-backed ETFs, which has generated market optimism.

  • FCA's approval is limited to institutional-grade investors, excluding retail consumers due to concerns about crypto derivatives risks.

  • Ethereum surged by 25% to a 10-week high of $3,841, with analysts predicting a further increase to $6,600 following approval of a Spot ETF.

  • BlackRock's IBIT bitcoin spot ETF saw a significant inflow of $290 million, with total holdings exceeding $19 billion, and bitcoin trading above $70,000 for the first time in a month.

  • Grayscale's GBTC ETF experienced a five-day streak of inflows, reversing previous outflows.

  • ETFs saw nearly $300 million in net inflows coinciding with hopes of an ether spot ETF approval in the US and positive cryptocurrency outlooks from Donald Trump's presidential campaign.

  • The approval of spot Ethereum ETFs in the US has led to a significant 21% increase in the ETH price, reaching the highest levels since August 2021.

  • Standard Chartered analysts predict Bitcoin to reach new all-time highs above $73,700 by March 14, 2024, driven by inflows into Spot Bitcoin ETFs.

  • Recent surge in ETF inflows, particularly into BlackRock's Bitcoin Trust ETF, has fueled optimism for Bitcoin's price potential.

  • Approval of Ethereum Spot ETFs by the SEC could further boost Bitcoin's price dynamics.

  • Current price of Bitcoin is $70,013, with a slight decline in the last 24 hours but overall showing strong bullish momentum.

  • Analysts anticipate further price increases for Bitcoin, with potential to reach $150,000 by the end of 2022.

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