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The surge in Bitcoin futures positions from $7 billion to $12 billion following the ETF listing was notable, but the figures have since adjusted to around $10 billion.
The inaugural trading session of the spot Bitcoin ETF was marked by uncertainty, with investors grappling to determine the actual inflow, while market makers faced challenges associated with differing liquidation timelines for each instrument.
Bitcoin futures, which mirror the price movements of the world’s largest digital asset, provide investors with a means to gain exposure to Bitcoin without holding the underlying cryptocurrency. These legal contracts enable buying or selling Bitcoin at a predetermined future date, akin to traditional futures contracts.
Amid the developments, criticism arose concerning the Grayscale GBTC, previously structured as a trust fund and managing over $27 billion worth of Bitcoin. In just the first three trading days post-ETF debut, this instrument witnessed significant net outflows, amounting to $1.17 billion.
The surge in Bitcoin futures positions on the top U.S. marketplace, observed on January 10, reflected institutional enthusiasm ahead of the anticipated approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF. However, this trend was short-lived, as the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approval triggered selling pressure, leading to a subsequent adjustment in Bitcoin futures positions.
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