TLDR
- Bitcoin ETFs recorded a significant $368.25 million in net inflows, marking the largest surge since August 8.
- Fidelity’s FBTC led the way with a $156.50 million net inflow, followed by Ark Invest and 21Shares’ ARKB with $89.47 million.
- All twelve spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced inflows, reflecting a renewed institutional interest in Bitcoin.
- Ethereum ETFs saw a negative net flow of $96.69 million, continuing a six-day streak of outflows.
- The capital rotation suggests funds are shifting from Ethereum to Bitcoin ahead of the Federal Reserve’s September interest rate decision.
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a significant surge in capital on Monday. Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net inflow of $368.25 million, the largest single-day influx since August 8. This marks a reversal after two consecutive days of outflows.
Strong Inflows for Fidelity’s FBTC and Other Bitcoin ETFs
Fidelity’s FBTC led the inflows with a net addition of $156.50 million. Ark Invest and 21Shares’ ARKB followed closely with $89.47 million in net inflows. All twelve spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced inflows, reflecting renewed institutional confidence.
According to Illia Otychenko, lead analyst at CEX.IO, “Investors are positioning ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision on September 17.” Otychenko also noted that the potential for a half-point rate cut has attracted additional interest in Bitcoin ETFs. This aligns with the week’s key macroeconomic reports, including the Nonfarm Payrolls revisions and the Producer Price Index.
Ethereum ETFs See Continued Outflows
In contrast, Ethereum ETFs faced a negative net flow of $96.69 million. This marked the sixth consecutive day of outflows for Ethereum ETFs. The shift in capital suggests that funds are moving from Ether to Bitcoin, as investor sentiment changes.
Otychenko pointed out that investors initially favored Ethereum for its higher upside potential. However, with the Federal Reserve’s decision looming, Bitcoin is now seen as a safer bet. This capital rotation is indicative of how institutional investors are adjusting their strategies.
Despite the contrasting trends between Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, both assets saw increased volatility. Short-dated implied volatility for Bitcoin and Ethereum surged by 15% over the weekend. This indicates that options traders are bracing for a major market move.
