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Zach Anderson Oct 27, 2024 11:22 Spot Bitcoin ETFs accumulate significant BTC, influencing crypto market dynamics with sustained demand and institutional interest, according to BinanceResearch. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Accumulate Substantial Holdings Spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have emerged as significant players in the crypto market, accumulating over 938,700 BTC, equivalent to approximately $63.3 billion. This accumulation represents 5.2% of Bitcoin’s total supply, according to BinanceResearch. The net inflows have surpassed 312,500 BTC, valued at about $18.9 billion, indicating a sustained demand with positive flows recorded in 24 out of 40 weeks. Comparison with Gold ETFs and Institutional Interest Remarkably, spot BTC ETFs have outperformed early Gold ETFs, achieving net inflows of around $18.9 billion within a year, in contrast to Gold’s $1.5 billion. Over 1,200 institutions have invested in these ETFs, compared to only 95 in the initial year of Gold ETFs. While Bitcoin ETFs thrive, Ethereum (ETH) ETFs have experienced weaker demand, with outflows of 43,700 ETH, valued at approximately $103.1 million. Market Impact and Investor Demographics Non-institutional investors account for a substantial 80% of BTC ETF demand, while institutional holdings have surged by 30% since Q1. Investment advisors have notably increased their holdings by 44.2% to 71,800 BTC. As BTC ETF access expands across broker-dealers, banks, and advisors, broader adoption is anticipated over the medium term. Broader Market Themes and Impact Spot BTC ETFs have emerged as a key market indicator, ranking among the fastest-growing ETFs. With BlackRock’s IBIT and Fidelity’s FBTC among the top 10 assets under management of 2,000 ETF launches this decade, Bitcoin’s correlation with the S&P 500 has increased since early 2024. This indicates a growing convergence with traditional finance, reflecting shifting investor sentiment towards Bitcoin as both a risk-on asset and a hedge against macroeconomic uncertainty. Future Prospects and Challenges Spot BTC…

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