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Total Spot Bitcoin ETF Trading Volume Surpasses $2.4 Billion Today

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Record $2.4 billion trading in nine Bitcoin ETFs, led by BlackRock’s $1.3 billion, signals strong investor interest.
Bloomberg analysts note increased spot Bitcoin ETF trading at week’s start, amid market volatility, suggesting rising Bitcoin appeal.

In a significant surge, the total trading volume of nine spot Bitcoin ETFs reached approximately $2.4 billion yesterday, marking a record high since their listing.

Total Spot Bitcoin ETF Trading Volume Surpasses $2.4 Billion Today 2

Spot Bitcoin ETF Trading Volume Reach $2.4 Billion

Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas disclosed this data, noting a slight increase compared to the debut spot Bitcoin ETF trading day and doubling recent daily volumes. Leading the charge, BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF dominated with a staggering $1.3 billion in trading. Balchunas highlighted that when Blackrock’s ETF, with the ticker IBIT, surpassed the $1-billion milestone, it ranked 11th among all ETFs and within the top 25 among stocks.

While the source of this newfound interest remains uncertain, Balchunas observed that trading volumes typically surge at the start of the trading week. Additionally, fellow Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart noted that February 26 witnessed the second-largest trading day on record, amounting to $3.2 billion when incorporating flows from Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF.

Bitcoin ETFs Amid Market Volatility

This surge in spot Bitcoin ETF trading volume, particularly the $1 billion milestone, underscores robust investor enthusiasm for Bitcoin amid ongoing market volatility and economic uncertainty. Investors, both institutional and retail, are increasingly turning to Bitcoin as a hedge against market fluctuations and as an alternative store of value.

In a related development, Carson Group, a prominent $30-billion registered investment advisor (RIA) platform, recently greenlit four spot Bitcoin ETFs, including offerings from BlackRock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Bitwise. These products are set to be accessible to financial advisors utilizing Carson Group’s services.

Monday’s market opening saw a sharp uptick in Bitcoin’s price, reaching highs not witnessed since December 2021, further underlining the cryptocurrency’s enduring appeal to investors seeking diversification and long-term value.

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Harold

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