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Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are 97% of the way towards 1 million BTC holdings and approaching a major milestone, with BlackRock leading the race with nearly 400,000 BTC. This massive accumulation by institutions marks a decisive turning point in the adoption of cryptocurrencies.
Accumulation of records driven by Wall Street giants
On Wall Street, a new spot Bitcoin ETF is dominating financial news for early 2024. BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, tops the list with 396,883 BTC under management, followed by Grayscale and Fidelity. This explosive accumulation since January shows unprecedented institutional investor appetite for the first cryptocurrency.
The enthusiasm of institutional investors is expressed through the huge daily inflows into these regulated financial instruments. The speed at which these ETFs are accumulating Bitcoin has exceeded all industry analysts' initial expectations.
If this pace continues, the ETF could soon surpass the estimated holdings of Bitcoin's anonymous founder, Satoshi Nakamoto, which is estimated at 11.1 million BTC. This is a historical turning point that symbolically marks the transition of Bitcoin from the hands of its creators to the hands of traditional finance.
Rush to institutionalize is changing the Bitcoin market forever
Large and continuous purchases of Bitcoin by ETFs will naturally drive up the price. Market data shows that more and more traders are betting on this rally.
This trend is reinforced by a combination of two forces: the amount of Bitcoin available for purchase is gradually decreasing, while large institutional investors continue to purchase Bitcoin on a regular basis. It is expected that This situation of increasing scarcity is likely to accentuate the rise in Bitcoin prices.
The participation of financial institutions through these ETFs also increases the legitimacy of Bitcoin as an asset class. By approving these products, American regulators have paved the way for deeper integration of cryptocurrencies into the traditional financial system.
Analysts expect institutional investment to accelerate in the coming months, especially thanks to improved regulatory frameworks and increased options for exposure to Bitcoin for professional investors.
In summary, the symbolic barrier of 1 million BTC managed by an ETF should soon be crossed and a new era for Bitcoin should begin. This large-scale institutional adoption could foster a new phase of cryptocurrency growth through increased scarcity effects.
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