Bitcoin ETFs See $552.7 Million Net Inflow on September 11, Marking Fourth Consecutive Positive Day

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U.S. spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) experienced a significant surge in investor interest on September 11, recording a total net inflow of $552.7 million. This substantial capital injection marks the fourth consecutive day of positive flows into these investment vehicles, signaling renewed institutional confidence in the cryptocurrency market. The influx follows a period of mixed performance, with August seeing outflows from Bitcoin ETFs.

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led the charge with an impressive $366.2 million in net inflows for the day. Fidelity's Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) closely followed, attracting $134.7 million, while Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) contributed an additional $40.4 million. Other funds from VanEck, Invesco, and Franklin Templeton also reported positive flows, contributing to the cumulative $1.7 billion in net inflows over the four-day period.

The robust activity underscores a strong institutional appetite for Bitcoin exposure, as noted by industry experts. Vincent Liu, CIO at Kronos Research, stated, "Institutional flows suggest a capital rotation back into Bitcoin, reflecting both macro stability and positioning ahead of the Fed’s rate decision." He added that "Strong ETF inflows indicate renewed confidence and liquidity preference in BTC."

This resurgence follows a challenging August for Bitcoin ETFs, which saw $751 million in outflows, contrasting with strong inflows into spot Ethereum ETFs during the same month. The recent shift back to Bitcoin ETFs suggests a potential rebalancing of capital. Investors are now closely monitoring the Federal Open Market Committee meeting scheduled for September 16-17, with expectations of a potential interest rate cut influencing market sentiment.