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Bitcoin ETFs Are Fine Despite Suffering Their Worst String of Outflows, Says Expert

Bitcoin ETFs Are Fine Despite Suffering Their Worst String of Outflows, Says Expert
Between August 27 and September 6, U.S.-traded spot bitcoin ETFs experienced $1.2 billion in outflows, the longest streak since their launch. However, this is seen as a sign of healthy growth rather than a cause for concern. Eric Balchunas, a senior ETF analyst, believes that this two steps forward, one step back pattern is common for ETFs and indicates that they are serving both long-term investors and traders. While the outflows accounted for roughly 3% of total assets in the funds, Balchunas suggests that a worrisome number would be closer to 15%-20%. Despite the recent outflows, the ETFs have attracted significant cash inflows since their launch, with net inflows of $12 billion in the first two months of trading. Balchunas praises the ETFs for limiting the outflows during times of market volatility and says they have played a role in preventing significant price declines for bitcoin in recent months.

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