If you're keeping an eye on the crypto world, you've probably heard about ETFs—those exchange-traded funds that let everyday investors dip their toes into Bitcoin and Ethereum without directly holding the coins. Think of them as a bridge between traditional finance and the wild west of blockchain. On September 10, data from on-chain analytics firm Lookonchain showed some encouraging signs for both BTC and ETH ETFs, with positive net inflows signaling growing institutional interest.
Let's break it down. For Bitcoin ETFs, the total net inflow over the last day was +524 BTC, which translates to about $59.75 million in fresh capital. Over the past week, that figure climbs to +2,504 BTC, or roughly $285.41 million. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) stole the show here, pulling in 1,521 BTC ($173.42 million) in just one day and now holding a massive 752,301 BTC—worth around $85.76 billion. Other players like Fidelity's FBTC saw outflows, but overall, the sector's looking green.
On the Ethereum side, things are even more upbeat. The nine ETH ETFs reported a daily net inflow of +15,071 ETH ($66.51 million), with BlackRock's iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) leading at 10,285 ETH ($45.39 million) inflows. Their total holdings? A whopping 3,671,310 ETH, valued at $16.2 billion. Grayscale's trusts showed some outflows, but the net positive flow suggests ETH is gaining traction among big-money investors.
What does this mean for the broader crypto ecosystem, including meme tokens? Well, when giants like BlackRock pour money into BTC and ETH, it often creates a ripple effect. More liquidity in the majors can spill over to altcoins and memes, boosting overall market sentiment. If you're into meme coins like DOGE or SHIB, keep watching these ETF trends—they could signal when the next bull run heats up.
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