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  • Bitcoin (BTC) Surges on $295 Million Spot ETF Inflows Amid Government Sell-Off
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Bitcoin (BTC) Surges on $295 Million Spot ETF Inflows Amid Government Sell-Off

vivian 9 July 2024
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  • Bitcoin’s price rose due to significant inflows into spot ETFs, despite a large sell-off by the German government.
  • Institutional interest and regulatory interactions continue to influence its market trajectory.

Bitcoin surged by nearly 4% early Tuesday morning, reclaiming levels above $57,400, buoyed by a wave of institutional inflows into spot ETFs despite ongoing sell-off pressure.

German Government’s Aggressive Bitcoin Sell-Off

Monday witnessed a significant sell-off orchestrated by the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), unloading thousands of BTC onto exchanges and market makers. This aggressive move, totaling over $915 million, marks the largest such action by the German government to date, temporarily pushing Bitcoin below the $55k mark.

However, amidst the bearish sentiment, opportunistic buying emerged, with Japanese firm Metaplanet seizing the opportunity to acquire Bitcoin at discounted prices, purchasing 400 million yen worth.

Spot ETFs Record Strongest Inflows in Three Weeks

In contrast to the sell-off, the spot Bitcoin ETF market in the US experienced a surge in investor demand on Monday, with daily inflows hitting $295 million. This uptick marks the highest since early June when inflows reached $488 million.

BlackRock’s IBIT fund led the charge, attracting over $187 million in inflows, followed by Fidelity’s FBTC with $61.5 million and Grayscale’s GBTC with $25.1 million. These inflows underscore growing institutional interest in Bitcoin despite short-term market volatility.

Exchanges Return BTC to BKA Amid Ongoing Seizures

Following the BKA’s massive Bitcoin sell-off, exchanges including Kraken, Coinbase, and Bitstamp have returned over $200 million worth of BTC to government-controlled wallets. This return, facilitated over several hours, highlights the fluidity of regulatory interactions within the cryptocurrency market.

Earlier this year, German authorities seized 50,000 BTC from Movie2k, a piracy website, valued then at approximately $2 billion. The gradual liquidation of these assets has intensified recently, contributing to Bitcoin’s price decline to multi-month lows.

Despite regulatory challenges and periodic sell-offs, Bitcoin’s resilience continues to be bolstered by institutional investments and strategic buying opportunities, reinforcing its position as a cornerstone of the digital asset landscape.

As Bitcoin navigates through regulatory headwinds and market turbulence, the influx of institutional capital through spot ETFs provides a stabilizing force. While short-term price volatility persists, the underlying trends suggest growing confidence and adoption among institutional investors, underscoring Bitcoin’s evolving role in global finance.

This article provides a snapshot of Bitcoin’s recent market dynamics, emphasizing the interplay between institutional investments, regulatory actions, and market sentiment shaping its price trajectory.

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