Bitcoin ETFs Attract $3 Billion in One Week

Bitcoin ETFs are experiencing a significant resurgence, reporting over $3 billion in inflows in a single week, marking the first time this has happened since March. This surge is fueled by growing institutional optimism and ambitious price predictions for Bitcoin, indicating a potential turning point for the cryptocurrency market.
The Bitcoin ETFs recorded $3.06 billion in inflows during one week, a milestone last seen in March. This positive momentum has transformed April into a profitable month, with net inflows reaching $2.26 billion. On April 25, the 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs accumulated $380 million, solidifying a streak of five consecutive days of inflows. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas noted the "Bitcoin frenzy," highlighting the rapid shifts in flows due to strategies like "basis trade."
Michael Saylor, the founder of Strategy, predicted that BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) would become the world's largest ETF within a decade. The iShares Bitcoin ETF was also recognized as the “Best New ETF” and “Crypto ETP of the Year” at the annual etf.com awards. ARK Invest has also increased its bullish forecast for Bitcoin, projecting it could reach $2.4 million by 2030, a significant increase from the previous $1.5 million forecast. Even under a bearish scenario, the forecast now targets $500,000.
As Bitcoin ETFs attract substantial capital, institutional adoption is solidifying Bitcoin's position as the new digital gold. Continued momentum could lead to ambitious forecasts becoming reality, potentially driving Bitcoin to new historic highs by the end of the decade.
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