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Spot Bitcoin ETF Trading Volume Surges To Historic $10 Billion

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Spot Bitcoin ETF trading volume reaches a historic $10 billion milestone, driven by ten spot Bitcoin ETFs, including offerings from BlackRock, Fidelity, Bitwise, and ARK.
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust emerges as the top performer, with Fidelity’s FBTC and Grayscale’s GBTC following closely behind.

Today marked a significant milestone in the world of cryptocurrency trading as the combined trading volume of ten spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) surpassed $10 billion, setting a new record since their inception.

Record Breaking Milestone: Spot Bitcoin ETF Trading Volume Hits $10 Billion

Analyst Eric Balchunas from Bloomberg reported this milestone, noting that spot Bitcoin ETF trading volume, including BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF, Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund, Bitwise Bitcoin ETF, and ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF, all reached new highs.

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) emerged as the top performer, leading the pack in trading volume. Fidelity Investments’ FBTC and Grayscale Investment’s GBTC followed closely behind, completing the top three most traded spot Bitcoin ETFs.

Balchunas provided further context by highlighting that the overall trading volume of these Bitcoin ETFs surpassed that of American tech giant Microsoft Corporation.

Bitcoin Price Rally Amidst Flash Crash Concerns

This surge in spot Bitcoin ETF trading volume coincides with Bitcoin‘s price rally, with the cryptocurrency reaching a peak of over $69,000 on Coinbase, the largest crypto exchange in the United States. However, the price subsequently experienced a rapid decline, currently resting at $63,500. The market also witnessed a flash crash, resulting in the liquidation of more than $700 million worth of assets.

The trend of robust trading activity has persisted for nearly two months since these investment vehicles received regulatory approval from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Within just two months of regulatory green light, the ETFs collectively recorded over $10 billion in trading volume, indicating strong investor interest and confidence in Bitcoin-related financial products.

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Harold

With a passion for untangling the complexities of the financial world, I've spent over four years in financial journalism, covering everything from traditional equities to the cutting edge of venture capital. "The financial markets are a fascinating puzzle," I often say, "and I love helping people make sense of them." That's what drives me to bring clear and insightful financial journalism to the readers of Coincu.