Bitcoin ETFs’ Trading Volume Exceed $30B
The cumulative trading volume of spot Bitcoin ETFs has surpassed $30B, marking a significant milestone in this emerging market. In the first month alone, there was a notable $1.5B net inflow, equivalent to around 32k $BTC.
There has been a shift in dominance among these Bitcoin ETFs, with the GBTC losing its initial supremacy. GBTC, which initially represented almost 50% of the volume on its opening day, saw its market share decrease to 38%.
BlackRock’s $IBIT and Fidelity’s $FBTC ETFs have experienced a growth in their market shares, with ~25% and 20% increases, respectively. This shift is primarily attributed to more competitive fee structures; GBTC charges 1.5% in fees, while FBTC and IBIT offer a more attractive rate of 0.25%.
GBTC, which held 620k $BTC before the ETFs started trading, now holds around 477k $BTC, reflecting a 26% decrease from its peak. Despite a gradual deceleration in outflows, there is still persistent sell-off pressure within GBTC…