24 October 2023
The digital assets markets experienced a consecutive fourth week of inflows from institutional investors. CoinShares data shows that a portion of the momentum observed can be attributed to an increasing expectation for the authorization of a spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) in the United States.
The aggregate value of assets under management (AuM) has experienced a notable surge, reaching $33 billion, denoting a 15% growth rate since the beginning of September. Nevertheless, investors are displaying a greater degree of prudence compared to their response to Blackrock’s announcement in June.
The latest influx of funds, although possibly associated with the prospective introduction of a spot bitcoin ETF in the US, is very modest in comparison to the inflows witnessed in June.
Coinshares: Digital asset investment products saw inflows for the 4th consecutive week totalling US$66m. Total AuM has now risen to US$33bn.
Solana saw a further US$15.5m inflows last week, bringing year-to-date inflows to US$74m, making it the most popular altcoin this year so…
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Bitcoin Leads Digital Assets: $315 Million Inflows This Year
According to the report, a significant portion of the inflows seen in the previous week amounted to $55.3 million, representing 84% of the total. This influx was specifically directed towards investment products related to Bitcoin. As a result, the cumulative inflows for Bitcoin products during the current year have reached a total of $315 million.
Solana experienced an additional infusion of $15.5 million during the previous week, resulting in a cumulative inflow of $74 million for the year. This notable performance positions Solana as the leading alternative cryptocurrency thus far in the current year.
On the other hand, and amidst persisting concerns, Ethereum faced a challenging week as it observed a significant outflow of $7.4 million. Notably, Ethereum was the only altcoin to encounter a decline in its financial performance during this period.
Other altcoins such as Cardano (ADA) and Binance Coin (BNB) saw small inflows of $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively.
James Butterfill, the Head of Research at CoinShares, pointed out that the inflows observed in the previous week have not yet achieved the same magnitude as those witnessed earlier this year when BlackRock initially submitted an application for a Bitcoin ETF.
Butterfill said:
“While the most recent inflows are likely linked to excitement over a spot Bitcoin ETF launch in the U.S., they are relatively low in comparison to the initial inflows following BlackRock’s announcement in June.”
Navigating The Digital Asset Landscape: Trends And Caution
Digital assets are becoming more and more popular, and many people are investing in them. However, some investors are being careful about these assets, and we don’t know if they will keep being cautious. We have to wait and see if the market will change and bring new trends or chances for investors in the next few weeks.
The world of digital assets is rapidly growing, with more and more people putting their money into cryptocurrencies and other digital investments. Despite this, some investors are still being careful and not rushing into things.
We can’t predict whether this cautious approach will continue or if the market will surprise us with new trends and opportunities in the weeks ahead. It’s an exciting time in the world of finance, and we’ll have to keep a close eye on how things develop.
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