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Bitcoin ETF Flows See ‘Significant’ Rebound, BlackRock Exec Says Institutions Now Driving Demand

What’s Happening with BTC ETF Flows?

During a panel discussion at Token2049 in Dubai, Robert Mitchnick, BlackRock’s Head of Digital Assets, shared some compelling insights. According to The Block, Mitchnick highlighted a substantial return of inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs. This is a crucial development, especially after periods of fluctuating sentiment and outflows earlier in the year.

Initially, much of the excitement and investment into these new products came from retail investors – individuals eager to gain exposure to Bitcoin through a familiar, regulated wrapper. However, Mitchnick noted a clear evolution:

Early Stage: Primarily driven by retail investors.

Current Trend: Increasing demand from institutional and wealth advisory clients.

Observation: Institutional holdings, including those managed by wealth advisors for their clients, have shown steady growth over time.

This shift towards Institutional Bitcoin adoption through ETFs is a powerful signal for the market. It suggests that larger, more conservative pools of capital are becoming increasingly comfortable with Bitcoin as an asset class, accessing it via the regulated and accessible structure of the ETF.