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Spot Bitcoin ETF Trading Surpasses $7.6 Billion On Day 2 of Trading

by BlockNews.com Team
January 12, 2024
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  • The launch of spot bitcoin ETFs in January 2024 marked a major milestone for crypto, allowing mainstream investors to gain bitcoin exposure through brokerage accounts.
  • The first two days of trading for spot bitcoin ETFs saw massive volume, exceeding $7.7 billion across leading issuers like Grayscale, BlackRock and Fidelity.
  • Spot bitcoin ETFs are expected to expand mainstream adoption, lift bitcoin’s reputation as an asset class, and potentially boost crypto prices and demand going forward.

The long-awaited spot bitcoin ETFs are finally here. After years of anticipation, proposals, and rejections, the SEC approved the first spot bitcoin ETFs in January 2024. This ushered in a new era for bitcoin and cryptocurrency investing.

The launch of spot bitcoin ETFs marks a major milestone for the crypto industry. These funds allow mainstream investors to gain exposure to bitcoin through their normal brokerage accounts without having to directly hold cryptocurrency. Analysts predicted this would bring a surge of new capital into the bitcoin market, boosting prices and adoption. So far, the trading volumes suggest these predictions are accurate.

Massive Trading Volumes on Launch Days

The first two days of spot bitcoin ETF trading saw tremendous activity. On day one, January 11th 2024, the new ETFs traded over $4.6 billion in volume. The second day, January 12th, topped $3.1 billion.

The total volume over the first two days neared an astounding $7.7 billion. This enthusiasm exceeded analysts’ expectations. It signals intense investor appetite for bitcoin exposure through regulated investment vehicles.

Leading Issuers by Volume

A few issuers dominated the trading action. BlackRock‘s spot bitcoin ETF saw $564 million on day two. Fidelity’s fund traded $431 million in volume.

But Grayscale took the top spot. Its GBTC conversion into an ETF represented the highest volumes both days. On day two, GBTC traded over $1.8 billion in volume.

Analysts initially thought GBTC would see major outflows on its first day. However, data shows it only shed $95 million on day one. As Bloomberg’s James Seyffart noted, this means GBTC’s first day was an unequivocal success.

Market Sentiment Gets a Boost

The successful launch of spot bitcoin ETFs boosted optimism across the crypto industry. Many see it as a watershed moment for bitcoin’s mainstream acceptance. With the SEC’s approval, bitcoin takes a major step towards being recognized as a legitimate asset class.

Other analysts think easier retail access to bitcoin may lift prices and adoption going forward. As more investors can access bitcoin in their traditional brokerage accounts, demand may increase.

JUST IN: Spot #Bitcoin ETF volume hit ~$3 billion on the second day of trading

Totaling ~$7.6 billion over the first two days

— BlockNews.com (@blocknewsdotcom) January 12, 2024

Of course, there are still risks and volatility ahead. But the overwhelming consensus is that spot bitcoin ETFs will provide a vital onramp for the next wave of crypto investors. This will strengthen the foundation of the entire digital asset ecosystem.

Conclusion

The long-awaited spot bitcoin ETFs have arrived. The first two days of trading saw incredible enthusiasm, with volume exceeding $7.7 billion. Major asset managers like BlackRock and Fidelity led the way. But Grayscale saw the most activity, retaining its top spot despite converting GBTC into an ETF.

Going forward, spot bitcoin ETFs should expand mainstream access and boost bitcoin’s reputation. While risks remain, the crypto industry is optimistic this will support prices and adoption as more investors can finally get exposure to bitcoin.

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