Significant inflows poured into US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs following Bitcoin’s climb to nearly $110,000, marking the largest single-day injection since early June.
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led the charge, attracting $267 million. This substantial inflow propelled IBIT’s total assets under management above the $50 billion threshold, underscoring robust institutional demand for Bitcoin exposure.
Despite the ETF enthusiasm, derivatives markets displayed caution. Negative funding rates, currently at -0.0007%, and increased demand for put options indicate traders are actively hedging against potential short-term price volatility.
This divergence between strong ETF inflows and defensive positioning in derivatives highlights a market balancing optimism fueled by the price surge with wariness about near-term stability.
Investors are advised to closely monitor funding rates and options market activity for early signals of potential market shifts. Maintaining diversified investment strategies remains prudent in this environment.