- IBIT leads all U.S. ETFs in daily inflows, fueled by Bitcoin’s record surge
- Monthly ETF flows show strong appetite for crypto and long-duration bonds
- GLD outflows hint at shifting sentiment from gold to risk-on crypto exposure
In a remarkable display of investor appetite, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) surged to the top of ETF inflows across the entire U.S. market on a single-day basis. This rare feat, as highlighted by Bloomberg Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas, marks the first time IBIT has outpaced every other ETF in daily net flows including the ever-dominant VOO, which took an unusual backseat.
IBIT’s one-day inflow of $877.18 million underscores the intensified investor frenzy following Bitcoin’s recent push to all-time highs, propelling the total net flows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs to an impressive $44.5 billion since inception.
IBIT’s Record $877M Daily Haul Reflects Surging Bitcoin ETF Demand
Beyond the day’s standout performance, IBIT has also built impressive momentum over the longer term. The fund attracted $2.13 billion over the past week and $7.56 billion over the past month. These gains point to sustained institutional interest in crypto-backed securities, a trend growing stronger as regulatory clarity improves and mainstream adoption expands.
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Meanwhile, TLT, the long-duration Treasury bond ETF, followed closely with $851.83 million in daily flows and over $2.21 billion weekly. Although it slightly edged out IBIT on the weekly chart, its monthly figure of $4.06 billion still trails IBIT’s gains. The fund’s appeal stems from interest rate speculation and hedging strategies as the Federal Reserve signals a potential shift in policy.
FTLS, a lesser-known long/short equity ETF, posted a surprising $808.38 million in single-day inflows. Interestingly, its weekly and monthly flows remain nearly identical, suggesting a recent spike in investor attention rather than steady accumulation.
Mixed Signals Elsewhere: IVV Sees Outflows, Gold ETF (GLD) Struggles
While many ETFs gained traction, others showed mixed investor sentiment. IVV saw $761.47 million enter in one day but suffered significant outflows of $7.19 billion weekly and $16.1 billion monthly. This discrepancy could reflect short-term trading strategies or portfolio rotations.
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On the flip side, EFV, a developed markets value ETF, recorded strong flows across all periods, especially a $2.93 billion weekly inflow. VOO also posted notable long-term strength with $14.66 billion added in one month despite a quiet day.
However, gold-backed GLD continued its recent struggle. While gaining $423.76 million in one day, it faced monthly outflows nearing $2.43 billion. This signals a shifting preference toward risk assets like equities and Bitcoin.
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