On Nov. 6, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) achieved an unprecedented trading milestone, with volume spiking to $4.1 billion in a single day – its highest ever. This surge, following Donald Trump’s reelection as President of the United States, signals a potent wave of institutional and potentially retail interest in cryptocurrency ETFs.
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Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas noted on X (formerly Twitter) that this massive trading volume exceeded that of established stocks like Berkshire Hathaway, Netflix and Visa, making it an extraordinary day for Bitcoin on the ETF front. To add perspective, many Bitcoin ETFs also saw a significant uptick, trading at nearly twice their typical volume. This is reminiscent of Bitcoin ETFs’ highly volatile early days in January.
Analysts attribute this remarkable performance to a mix of factors, including Bitcoin’s price momentum, which saw the asset climb to a record high of $76,500. However, based on TradingView data shortly after, the asset’s price dipped slightly to $75,267. Nevertheless, it remains one of the dominant assets in 2024’s ETF outlook.
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As ETF Store president Nate Geraci highlighted in an X post, Bitcoin ETFs have become some of the most successful launches this year. Additionally, Trump’s return to office has sparked optimism in the crypto space, with many pointing to his pro-crypto stance and anticipated policy support as potential catalysts for Bitcoin’s continued growth.
As Bitcoin ETFs break new ground, the broader landscape has seen asset managers scramble to file for a range of altcoin-focused ETFs, including those for Solana, XRP and Litecoin. They’ve also proposed several crypto index ETFs, allowing investors to hold diversified digital assets.
Balchunas previously described these filings as “call options on a Trump victory,” indicating that fund managers may be banking on a favorable regulatory climate under the new administration. Should pro-crypto policies become a reality, experts believe the market may see even more significant inflows and innovations in the ETF space.
