- Bitcoin ETFs saw strong demand, with January inflows nearing December’s levels.
- Ethereum ETF inflows declined, but BlackRock’s buying kept net flows positive.
- Analysts predict Bitcoin ETFs could surpass $50B in inflows by the end of 2025.
January witnessed significant net inflows into US spot Bitcoin ETFs, reinforcing strong investor interest in the sector. As per Coinglass data, the total net inflows amounted to approximately 45,100 BTC, which stayed close to December’s 45,600 BTC.
BlackRock continued to lead the pack, adding 26,100 BTC, while Fidelity followed with an inflow of 12,400 BTC. Meanwhile, Grayscale saw reduced outflows of 4,000 BTC, a notable slowdown compared to previous months.
Institutions Still Keen on Bitcoin
Several funds experienced continued growth in Bitcoin holdings, pointing to persistent institutional demand. Bitwise saw an inflow of 1,650 BTC, while Ark/21 Shares added 3,100 BTC. Despite some fluctuations, the market remained stable, suggesting that investors are still allocating capital toward Bitcoin ETFs.
Ethereum ETFs, however, showed a contrasting trend. Demand slowed significantly in January, with lower inflows compared to the strong accumulation seen in December.
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Ethereum ETFs See Mixed Flows
Grayscale led outflows with a reduction of 73,200 ETH, while Fidelity also reduced its holdings by 42,400 ETH. On the flip side, BlackRock offset these declines by acquiring 145,400 ETH, keeping the net flow positive at 10,500 ETH.
Analysts See a Big 2025 for Bitcoin ETFs
Bitwise’s Chief Investment Officer, Matt Hougan, reported that US spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in nearly $5 billion in net inflows during January. If this trend holds, total inflows could surpass $50 billion by the end of 2025. Hougan noted that the January inflows annualized to approximately $59 billion, far exceeding previous expectations.
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In December, Hougan and Bitwise’s Head of Research, Ryan Rasmussen, projected that Bitcoin ETF inflows in 2025 would significantly outpace those of 2024. They highlighted that Bitcoin ETFs had accumulated $35.2 billion over the course of 2024, which was more than double the $15 billion analysts initially expected at the time of their launch. This strong start to 2025 reinforces the likelihood of record inflows in the coming months.
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