Good point it shows how brand trust becomes crucial when markets get shaky. BlackRock isn’t just attracting inflows; it’s influencing the direction of institutional crypto ($BTC ,$ETH ) investing.
Tom Tucker
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On a day when the general crypto market was struggling with outflows, it's pretty wild that BlackRock's #ETFs , both for Bitcoin and Ethereum, were pulling in hundreds of millions of dollars. It's almost like a mini-drama is playing out right in front of us.
The numbers are clear: Spot ETH ETFs as a group saw a net outflow of $59 million, but BlackRock's $ETHA alone brought in a massive $338 million. A similar thing happened with Bitcoin ETFs, with the total group seeing a drop of $14 million, while BlackRock's $IBIT was in the green.
So, what does this tell me?
In my opinion, this is a clear sign that institutional players trust BlackRock. It's not just about the asset class; it’s about the issuer. When the market gets shaky, these big investors aren't just looking for "safety", they're looking for a name they can rely on. BlackRock is the largest asset manager in the world for a reason. They have a reputation and a massive distribution network that others just can't compete with. This isn't just about a single day's inflows. I believe this is the start of a significant market shift. As more institutional money flows into crypto, it's going to gravitate toward the most trusted and familiar names. We could be seeing the beginning of a landscape where a few dominant players like BlackRock control the majority of institutional crypto investment, leaving smaller funds to fight for the scraps. This could lead to a less fragmented market over time, which has its own pros and cons. It might bring more stability but could also reduce competition.
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🛑 🛑Key Alerts & Market Watch🛑🛑 1. High Volatility & Liquidation Risk Over $1.04 billion in leveraged positions liquidated in the past 24 hours, mostly long positions.
If $BTC drops below $113,543, major exchanges may trigger $1.8 billion in long liquidations.
Traders should reduce leverage and avoid chasing breakouts without confirmation.
2. ETF Flows Diverge Ethereum spot ETFs saw record inflows: $640 million in one day via BlackRock’s ETHA.
Bitcoin ETF inflows slowed, suggesting short-term rotation into $ETH .
3. Macro Uncertainty U.S. inflation data (PPI at 3.3%) surprised to the upside, increasing Fed rate hike risk.
Treasury Secretary rejected BTC as a reserve asset, adding bearish pressure.
Geopolitical tensions (e.g. U.S.–Iran airstrikes) may trigger safe-haven demand for BTC.
4. Altcoin Rotation in Progress $SOL , ADA, and LINK show strong momentum; BTC dominance is falling.
Coinbase predicts a full “Altcoin Season” in September.
Traders may rotate into high-beta tokens but must manage risk tightly.
📰 Top Headlines 1. Crypto Market Drops Amid Inflation Shock U.S. PPI inflation surged to 3.3%, above expectations, triggering fears of tighter Fed policy.
Bitcoin (BTC) fell to $117,939, down from a recent high of $124,000.
Total market cap dropped 2.94% to $3.99 trillion, while trading volume spiked 20% to $292.8 billion.
2. Massive Liquidations Shake Market Over $1.04 billion in crypto positions were liquidated in 24 hours.
Longs: $803M lost
Shorts: $238M lost
Ethereum (ETH) saw the largest single-asset liquidation: $25.5M.
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