Spot Bitcoin ETF flows have once again turned net positive after the drop in the core CPI for December, which triggered a rally in global equity and crypto markets. On Wednesday, net inflows into BTC ETF skyrocketed to $755 million with Fidelity’s FBTC leading the charge with $463 million in inflows. The BTC price also surged past the $100K level following a strong run-up in the S&P 500.
Bitcoin ETF Inflows Resume Again
After four consecutive trading sessions of outflows, the spot Bitcoin ETF witnessed strong inflows on Wednesday led by Fidelity. These Bitcoin investment products scooped more than 7,548 Bitcoins from the market against the daily BTC production of 450 BTC.
Source: HODL15Capital
As shown above, Fidelity’s FBTC saw inflows totaling to $463 million, leading the pack, while Ark Invest’s ARKB came second clocking $138 million of inflows.
Although BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) saw only $31 million in inflows, it clocked a massive $2.35 billion in trading volumes. On the other hand, Fidelity’s FBTC clocked $284 million in trading volumes. Asset managers are working to expand its Bitcoin offerings to other global markets as well. Earlier this week, BlackRock launched a Bitcoin ETF variant on CBOE Canada.
Apart from the US, the demand for Bitcoin ETFs continues to remain strong. Hunter Horsley, CEO of Bitwise Invest stated that they have continued to receive inquiries from other nation-states as well. He said:
“We just provided some information for a nation state asking about Bitcoin ETFs. Considering moving some exposure from foreign currency govt bonds into BTC. Bitcoin is entering a new chapter”.
Core CPI Drop Fuels Market Optimism
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for December rose by 2.9%, aligning with market expectations. Meanwhile, Core CPI inflation, which excludes food and energy prices, dropped to 3.2%, slightly below the anticipated 3.3%. This was enough to send global equities and crypto market soaring high on Wednesday.
The S&P 500 closed with a gain of more than 100 points in yesterday’s trading session, fueled by an unexpected drop in core CPI inflation. The index added an impressive $900 billion in market capitalization during the trading session.
Will Bitcoin Price Sustain Above $100K to Hit New ATH?
On-chain data shows that the current BTC rally is backed by strong fundamentals. According to blockchain analytics firm Santiment, the accumulation of wallets holding more than 10 BTC has resumed once again after stagnating during the second half of December and early January.
Source: Santiment
Similarly, the number of non-empty wallets has been declining over the past six weeks, as many small retail traders are cashing out profits and attempting to time the market peak. The data supports further rise in BTC in thew coming days.
Along with strong inflows into Bitcoin ETF, the BTC price also swiftly moved above $100K before retracing back under that crucial support. As of press time, the Bitcoin price is trading 2.34% up at $99,597 with daily trading volumes up by 5.38% to $58 billion. As per the Coinglass data, the 24-hour liquidations have shot to more than $83 million of which $58 million is in short liquidations.
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