• The BlackRock Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) has marked a significant milestone with over $19.5 billion in inflows.
• Analysts have revealed tenacity in predicting that the highly awaited Ethereum ETF will replicate the efforts attaining similar results as the Bitcoin ETF.

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF has seen the number of inflows surpassing a staggering $19.5 billion. This financial giant has, since its launch, experienced unprecedented growth with it capturing the attention of both retail and institutional investors. IBIT shares have mirrored the growth trajectory, in the past 2 weeks, the aforementioned shares have undergone a remarkable 20% surge.

Also worth noting, Monday saw a single-day inflow exceeding $500 million. This commendable amount of inflow has propelled IBIT’s total inflows past the $19.5 billion mark.

Being among the first ETF handlers in the crypto market. The ETF’s dominance in the US Bitcoin ETF market is unmatchable. IBIT has consistently over the period attracted a substantial amount of inflow hence solidifying its position as a market ruler. Recomendably, IBIT has recorded a substantial $1 billion in trading volume for the third time in the past week. Notably, the ETF currently holds over 325,000 BTC summing to a total of  $22.5 billion.

Seconding the king of the ETF market is Fidelity’s Bitcoin ETF (FBTC) which follows closely with an AUM of $12.19 billion. The iShares Bitcoin Trust has not been left behind, IBIT’s share price has surged by  20% in the past two weeks adding to the 46% increase since initiation. It is also worth noting that IBIT’s resistance level currently stands at $40.50, this simply means surpassing this could potentially ignite further rallies and attract additional investor interest.

Institutional Investors Flock Bitcoin ETFs

Among the top factors that have contributed to IBIT’s success is the massive institutional investor interest. With institutional investors recognizing Bitcoin as a potential asset class, are increasingly taking their assets to ETFs. These investors view ETFs as more accessible not forgetting regulated.

At the time of writing, Bitcoin (BTC) is swapping hands at $66,123.68 marking a 2.86% surge in the past week attaining a market cap of $1.3 Trillion.

Simultaneously, retail investors are attracted by ETFs to gain exposure to Bitcoin.

Following this significant milestone, heightened speculations have been ignited about the potential performance of the highly awaited Ethereum ETF. Noticing the commendable performance of IBIT, as earlier reported on CNF, market analysts have come out strong predicting that the Ethereum ETF could follow pursuit and head for a  similar upward trajectory

It is also important to note BlackRock’s decision to set a management fee of 0.25% for the Ether ETF further bolsters its chances of attracting new investors.

Additionally, as Blackrock continues to deepen its claws into the crypto landscape, the broader market will equally be affected. With the large inflow of institutional and retail capital flooding ETFs, so is it building legitimacy while at the same time creating awareness and acceptance.