“Because you see the transaction fees for Bitcoin and Ethereum, no one would ever use that database to build anything on, right? My analogy for non-crypto people is, would you want to fill your car at $50, you know, week after week, and then one week at $600? And that’s effectively what high gas fees are on Ethereum,” he said. Source CryptoX Portal
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. March heralded a resurgence in the cryptocurrency market, highlighted by a significant surge in spot Bitcoin ETF volumes, Polkadot’s strategic advancements, and the rise of Borroe Finance (ROE) as a novel challenger to Monero. March was not just another month in the crypto universe—it was a whirlwind of highs, innovations, and bullish trends that have left the community buzzing. From the soaring volumes of spot Bitcoin ETFs to Polkadot’s…
Bitcoin (BTC) has shown an impressive performance in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, as highlighted in a recent report by market intelligence data research firm Messari. The research firm finds key factors contributing to Bitcoin’s price increase, market cap dominance, and the emergence of new trends in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Inscription Activities Drive Bitcoin Fees Up Analyzing the key figures detailed in the report, Bitcoin’s price experienced a significant increase in Q1 2024, rising 68.78% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) to reach an all-time high (ATH) of $73,100. This price increase propelled…
The latest data reveals that Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has increased its bitcoin portfolio, now encompassing 263,937.48 bitcoins valued at $17.88 billion. Spot Bitcoin ETF Reserves Reach New Heights Several U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs have bolstered their bitcoin (BTC) holdings, bringing the total for ten ETFs, excluding Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), to 519,440.22 […] Original
Two of China’s largest fund management firms have recently been reported to be filing applications for spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to regional sources on Monday. Harvest Global Investments and Southern Fund are seeking approval from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), aiming to obtain authorization to introduce spot bitcoin ETFs. China’s Investment […] Original
Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) concluded the week on an upbeat note, securing $203 million in positive inflows on Friday, as per the latest data. Despite an initial setback of $84.7 million in net outflows on April 1, the ETFs have since rebounded, gathering $569.4 million in net inflows. Bitcoin ETFs Overcome Early April Setback […] Original
Spot Bitcoin ETFs, or exchange-traded funds, witnessed a net inflow of $203 million on Friday, April 6, continuing a trend for the fourth straight day. According to SoSoValue, Grayscale’s ETF, GBTC, saw its net assets decrease by $198 million on the same day, pushing its total net withdrawals to $15.51 billion. Meanwhile, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, which trades under the ticker IBIT, led the market with a single-day inflow of $308 million, raising its total inflows to $14.77 billion. Bitcoin ETFs saw a net outflow of $85.8 million on Monday,…
The recent approval of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the SEC sent jitters through the financial world. Initial concerns about fading demand seem unfounded as Bitcoin ETFs continue to shatter trading volume records. This is further bolstered by three consecutive sessions of net inflows into these investment vehicles. Bitcoin ETF Inflows Signal Long-Term Investor Appetite A recent dip in ETF activity sparked fears that the initial excitement might be short-lived. However, those fears have been quelled by a resurgence in inflows. According to data from SoSoValue, yesterday saw a net inflow…
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, now has nine authorized participants for its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). They include JPMorgan Securities, ABN Amro, UBS Securities, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Citadel Securities. 9 Authorized Participants for IBIT Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, filed an update to its Ishares Bitcoin […] Original
On Wednesday, the U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw a modest uptick in positive inflows, amassing a total of $113.5 million across a trading volume of $2.31 billion. The group of ten spot bitcoin ETFs, excluding Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust GBTC, now encompasses 507,472.89 BTC or 2.57% of the total circulating supply of 19.67 million […] Original