Bitcoin ETFs kicked off the week with a surge, drawing in over $235 million on a single day in October.
Fidelity’s FBTC led the charge with $104 million in inflows, closely followed by BlackRock’s IBIT, which attracted $98 million, according to data from Farside.
Bitcoin, which had reclaimed the $64,000 mark on Monday, has since pulled back slightly.
Bitcoin ETFs have been a key driver of optimism in the market this year, with investors closely monitoring their progress.
Despite a sluggish start to the month, including $242 million in outflows on Oct. 1 and three consecutive days of negative flows, analytics firm CryptoQuant has suggested that renewed interest in these products could send Bitcoin’s price significantly higher.
Robbie Mitchnick, BlackRock’s head of digital assets, recently remarked that he considers Bitcoin a risk-off asset, countering the widespread belief that it moves in sync with the stock market.
Bitcoin is firmly trading above the $100,000 level, drawing renewed optimism from investors while also raising caution among analysts watching for potential turbulence ahead.
Metaplanet has stepped up its commitment to Bitcoin by securing $21.25 million through its latest bond offering, the company’s 14th in a series of ongoing capital raises tied to its aggressive crypto strategy.
Bitcoin has reached a major benchmark in its battle against traditional financial benchmarks, with its value relative to the S&P 500 hitting a record high of 17.725 on May 8.
A well-regarded crypto analyst believes that Bitcoin (BTC) could experience a final, explosive rally before the current market cycle concludes.