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At the heart of a fluctuating crypto market, bitcoin demonstrates remarkable resilience. The price of the crypto asset has recently shown impressive signs of recovery. This development coincides with a notable increase in inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs.
An encouraging price rebound
Bitcoin shows a strong rebound from its support at $53,500. This recovery has propelled its value by more than 24.86%. Currently, BTC is trading above $67,500, after an increase of about 0.77% over the past 24 hours. The fully diluted market capitalization of the crypto asset has also climbed to $1.29 trillion. However, current trading volumes show an unexpected downward trend.
Clearly, BTC’s price recovery indicates growing confidence among miners and investors, despite recent challenges. Nevertheless, fluctuations in trading volumes could signal short-term uncertainties.
Exceeding 900,000 BTC in Bitcoin ETFs
The current rise in bitcoin is attributed to various factors, including the increase in spot Bitcoin ETF inflows. Bitcoin ETF holdings recently crossed the 900,000 BTC threshold, an increase reflecting a shift in investor preferences. According to Nate Geraci, president of The ETF Store, bitcoin ETF holdings are now valued at around $60 billion. Since their launch in January, these funds have seen a net inflow of $17 billion.
One potential factor for this move towards ETFs could be tax efficiency or the use of these funds as collateral for traditional financial transactions. Major holders of these ETFs include hedge funds specializing in market arbitrage. These funds aim to profit from market gaps without directly betting on price movements. For example, they might sell bitcoin futures contracts while buying an equivalent position in a spot ETF.
In summary, the current rise of BTC reflects renewed investor confidence in the potential of the crypto asset. If this trend continues, bitcoin could soon break the $70,000 threshold. This will mark a new milestone in its resilience in the crypto market.
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Graduated from Sciences Po Toulouse and holder of a blockchain consultant certification issued by Alyra, I joined the Cointribune adventure in 2019. Convinced of the potential of blockchain to transform many sectors of the economy, I committed to raising awareness and informing the general public about this ever-evolving ecosystem. My goal is to enable everyone to better understand blockchain and seize the opportunities it offers. Every day, I strive to provide an objective analysis of the news, decipher market trends, relay the latest technological innovations, and put the economic and societal issues of this ongoing revolution into perspective.
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