Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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The cryptocurrency market experienced another frenzy on Tuesday, as trading volumes for the VanEck Bitcoin ETF (HODL) surged by over 2,200% in a single day, making HODL the third most traded ETF after Grayscale’s GBTC and BlackRock’s IBIT.
Massive influx of retail investors causes explosive increase in trading volume
According to the data, HODL hit a volume of more than $400 million on Tuesday, 22 times the usual daily average of $17 million, and the surge was likely driven by a large number of small retail traders rather than large institutional investors.
While the exact origins are unclear, it appears that a popular crypto influencer may have triggered a rush to buy a Bitcoin ETF by emphasizing HODL to her fanbase. This would not be the first time such a buying frenzy has been sparked on social media.
VanEck fee cuts spark interest from traders
The high volume of trading came just before VanEck reduced its HODL fees from 0.25% to 0.20% starting Wednesday this week, a cost reduction that is likely driving increased interest in Bitcoin ETFs from retail investors.
The combination of word-of-mouth recommendations and fee cuts appears to have created a perfect storm to spark a buying frenzy, with smaller crypto traders rushing to buy HODL shares before the fee cuts went into effect.
The surge in trading volume led to the highest daily trading volume across all Bitcoin ETFs since their launch in January.
Bitcoin craze returns
The episode is eerily reminiscent of the bull market frenzy of 2017, when Bitcoin hit an all-time high of around $20,000. Now, although the price is far from its peak, speculative fever around Bitcoin appears to be back.
If the explosive interest in a Bitcoin ETF continues, it could signal the start of a new bull market as more and more retail investors are attracted to the cryptocurrency's potential for quick wealth.
It remains to be seen whether this sudden surge in HODL volume is simply a passing phenomenon or a harbinger of mass Bitcoin adoption. For now, the cryptocurrency market is watching with bated breath.
This inexplicable surge in trading volume for the VanEck Bitcoin ETF shows how susceptible the Bitcoin market is to speculation and crowd effects. Will viral recommendations and reduced fees be enough to spark a crypto buying frenzy?
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Evolving and adapting to the world is the best weapon to survive in this world. Cryptocurrency Community Manager. Interested in Blockchain and all its derivatives. Sharing my experience has allowed me to know the area I am passionate about and to be able to compile and digitize information.
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