With BlackRock’s IBIT amassing 197,943 BTC, valued at over $13.5 billion, the narrative around Bitcoin and its investment allure is undergoing a remarkable transformation.
This shift comes on the heels of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s approval of nine new funds, highlighting the escalating institutional demand propelling Bitcoin’s value.
As Bitcoin’s price breached the $72,000 threshold, the spotlight intensifies on the potential trajectory of this leading cryptocurrency.
BlackRock’s leap into the forefront with its spot Bitcoin ETF holdings surpassing those of MicroStrategy signifies a pivotal moment in the cryptocurrency domain.
This development is not just a milestone for BlackRock but signals a broader trend of growing institutional investment in Bitcoin, potentially reshaping market dynamics and price predictions.
With ETFs excluding Grayscale’s GBTC now holding assets exceeding $28 billion, institutional interest is undeniably a driving force behind Bitcoin’s ascent.
[1/4] Bitcoin ETF Flow – 08 March 2024
All data in. $223m positive net flow for thew day
The assets of the ETFs excluding GBTC are now over $28 billion, this is now larger than GBTC's assets for the first time pic.twitter.com/5BlBTu4WLn
— BitMEX Research (@BitMEXResearch) March 9, 2024
Amidst this institutional rally, MicroStrategy continues to fortify its Bitcoin strategy, with plans to raise over $600 million to augment its Bitcoin reserves.
This aggressive accumulation strategy, paired with CEO Michael Saylor’s steadfast belief in Bitcoin’s supremacy over traditional assets, underscores a deepening conviction among corporate entities in Bitcoin’s long-term value.
As institutional players like BlackRock and MicroStrategy jostle for
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