In the cryptocurrency market, a recent news that has attracted much attention is that BlackRock is gradually approaching to become the world's largest Bitcoin fund. BlackRock's spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has attracted $16.7 billion in assets since its launch four months ago. This is less than $1 billion away from the current market leader Grayscale. Grayscale's GBTC holdings as of May 13 were 289,348.7762 BTC, while BlackRock IBIT's holdings as of May 10 were 274,755.1419 BTC, and the gap in holdings between the two has narrowed to 14,593.6343 BTC.

Rob Goldstein, BlackRock's chief operating officer, said that BlackRock's entry into the Bitcoin market was a multi-year, deliberate process aimed at bringing BlackRock's institutional quality into this ecosystem. Obviously, BlackRock's strategy has achieved initial results. Although Grayscale has maintained its leading position over the past decade with an impressive size of $28 billion, BlackRock's rapid rise shows that the market landscape is undergoing major changes.

Judging from the market reaction, investors' confidence in BlackRock is obviously high. BlackRock's brand influence and strong position in the traditional financial market have enabled it to quickly obtain a lot of financial support after entering the cryptocurrency market. This also reflects that institutional investors' interest and confidence in the cryptocurrency market are increasing. In the future, the competition between BlackRock and Grayscale will be more intense. With its huge resources and strong marketing capabilities, BlackRock is expected to surpass Grayscale in the near future and become the world's largest Bitcoin fund. For investors, this change means more choices and higher market liquidity. Grayscale must quickly adjust its strategy to meet BlackRock's strong challenge, otherwise its market share may continue to be eroded.

Recently, the Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) disclosed its heavy layout in the Bitcoin market. SWIB holds $99 million of BlackRock IBIT and $64 million of Grayscale GBTC. This news has attracted widespread attention in the market. Founded in 1951, SWIB is responsible for managing the assets of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), the State Investment Fund (SIF), and other state trust funds. As of December 31, 2023, SWIB manages more than $156 billion in assets. As an institutional investor with a long history and large funds, SWIB's investment in the Bitcoin Fund has undoubtedly injected strong confidence into the cryptocurrency market.

First, SWIB holds $99 million in BlackRock IBIT. This investment shows that SWIB is optimistic about BlackRock's performance in the cryptocurrency market. As the world's largest asset management company, BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF has attracted a lot of funds, demonstrating its strong market appeal and management capabilities.

Secondly, SWIB holds $64 million of Grayscale GBTC. Grayscale is a veteran player in the Bitcoin market, and its GBTC product has been a popular choice for institutional investors since its launch. SWIB's investment in GBTC shows its trust and recognition of Grayscale.

These two investments not only demonstrate SWIB's heavy investment in the Bitcoin market, but also reflect the increasing recognition of traditional financial institutions for cryptocurrencies. With the participation of more institutional investors, the maturity and stability of the Bitcoin market will be further improved. For investors, SWIB's investment behavior provides an important reference signal. As a large institution that manages more than $156 billion in assets, SWIB's investment decisions are often well thought out. This means that the Bitcoin market is not just a speculative tool, but is gradually becoming an important part of institutional investment portfolios.

Michael Novogratz, founder of digital asset financial services company Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd., said in a conference call after the company released its first-quarter earnings report that Bitcoin is likely to remain in the range of $55,000 to $75,000 in the current quarter. This view is consistent with the trend of cryptocurrency's continued adoption in traditional finance.

Novogratz pointed out: “We are now in the consolidation phase of cryptocurrencies.” This means that the Bitcoin market has gradually entered a period of relative stability after experiencing a period of violent fluctuations. For investors, this stability is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, a narrower trading range can reduce market uncertainty and reduce violent fluctuations in the short term; on the other hand, price stability may also mean a lack of significant room for upside in the short term.

This consolidation phase is characterized by the gradual increase in market participants' confidence in Bitcoin, and more institutional investors are beginning to get involved in this field. The participation of traditional financial giants such as BlackRock has further verified this. As the status of cryptocurrencies in the mainstream financial system gradually increases, the market's acceptance of them is also increasing. However, while investors enjoy the peace of mind brought by this stable period, they should also remain vigilant. The consolidation phase of the market is often accompanied by potential breakthroughs. Once market confidence further increases or major positive news emerges, the price of Bitcoin may quickly break out of the current trading range. Therefore, for investors who are looking for long-term investment opportunities, now may be an appropriate time to make a layout.

The Hong Kong spot Bitcoin ETF had a net inflow of 60.52 coins yesterday (May 14), worth $3.8078 million. The total fund management scale is about $257 million.

The U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF had a net inflow of 1,632 coins yesterday (May 14), worth $100 million.

BTC: The daily level closed with a small negative line. The sideways fluctuation has lasted too long, which is very annoying! It fluctuates every day. Today, the trend line moves down to 62700. If it breaks through 62700 for 24 hours, it will further attack. Otherwise, it will continue to test the strong support around 60000. The general direction is still in the adjustment stage of the bull market. Hold the currency and wait patiently.

ETH: Linked to Bitcoin trend.

Altcoins: The adjustment period of the altcoin market has caused the prices of most altcoins to fall, and the market sentiment is relatively depressed. However, this downturn does not mean the lack of investment opportunities. On the contrary, the adjustment period is the best time for investors to re-evaluate and reposition. With the gradual loss of funds, the market gradually bottoms out, laying the foundation for future increases.

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