Spot Bitcoin ETFs Bleed Another $58M, Mining Stocks Under Pressure

Author: Murtuza Merchant | April 17, 2024 10:16am

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw another net outflow day on Tuesday, totaling $58.03 million in a single day.

What Happened: According to data from SoSoValue, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (OTC:GBTC) experienced the largest outflow, with $79.38 million exiting the fund, contributing to its historical net outflow which now stands at a staggering $16.46 billion.

In contrast, BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ: IBIT) saw the day's highest net inflow, approximately $25.78 million, suggesting a varied investor sentiment within the crypto ETF sphere.

James Seffart, a Bloomberg analyst, provides context to these numbers, noting the commonality of zero flows in the ETF market.

“On any given day, the vast majority of ETFs will report a flow number of ZERO—this is perfectly normal. With around 3,500 ETFs in the US, yesterday 2,903 had a flow of exactly zero,” explains Seyffart.

This perspective is crucial as it highlights that, despite significant outflows in certain ETFs, the occurrence of no flow is the norm rather than the exception within the broader ETF landscape.

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Why It Matters: Amid these financial shifts, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining companies are facing heightened pressure due to the Bitcoin halving.

Companies such as Marathon Digital Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:MARA), Riot Platforms Inc., (NASDAQ:RIOT) and CleanSpark Inc. (NASDAQ:CLSK) have seen their share prices decline consecutively over the past three days. In parallel, the Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF has plummeted by roughly 28% this month alone.

This market volatility is compounded by increasing short interest in mining stocks and a broader risk-off sentiment triggered by recent geopolitical tensions following Iran's attacks on Israel.

What’s Next: The financial dynamics within the Bitcoin ecosystem and the mining sector’s resilience will be key topics at the upcoming Benzinga’s Future of Digital Assets event on Nov. 19.

The conference will provide a platform for leading experts and industry stakeholders to analyze these trends and their long-term implications on the digital assets market.

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