Overview
- Spot Bitcoin ETFs amassed $37 billion in net inflows during their first year, with total assets under management now exceeding $109 billion.
- BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust became the largest Bitcoin fund globally, managing $53 billion and marking the most successful ETF launch in history by inflow metrics.
- Bitcoin's price surged to over $100,000 in 2024, supported by ETF demand, a halving event, and optimism around crypto-friendly policies under the incoming Trump administration.
- The success of Bitcoin ETFs has led to the approval of spot Ethereum ETFs and spurred filings for other crypto ETFs, including Solana and XRP, though regulatory approval is pending.
- Recent market fluctuations, including a $580 million single-day withdrawal, highlight the volatility of Bitcoin ETFs as investors reassess risk exposure.