Benzinga - by Murtuza Merchant, Benzinga Staff Writer.
Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continue to attract significant investor interest, with total net inflows exceeding $154 million on May 22.
What Happened: This marks the eighth consecutive day of positive net flow for Bitcoin spot ETFs, according to data from SoSoValue.
Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust (OTC:GBTC) experienced an outflow of $16.0914 million, contrasting sharply with BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF (NASDAQ:IBIT), which saw a substantial single-day inflow of $91.9527 million.
Fidelity's Bitcoin ETF (BATS:FBTC) also recorded a positive inflow of $74.572 million.
This pattern of inflows highlights a robust demand for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investment products, even as the market faces regulatory uncertainties and shifting investor sentiment.
Ethereum ETF's Lukewarm Reception In Hong Kong Despite the increasing popularity of Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), the performance of the Ethereum spot ETF in Hong Kong has been underwhelming.
On May 22, the single-day net subscription was only 62.8 ETH, translating to a total transaction volume of just $390,300.
This low participation rate reflects a cautious approach by investors in the region towards Ethereum-based products.
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Market Reactions And Expert Opinions The ongoing discussion about the potential approval of an Ethereum ETF by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sparked diverse reactions within the crypto community.
The Bitcoin Therapist, a notable figure in the space, expressed strong opinions on the matter.
"If the SEC approves an Ethereum ETF it will be an indication the market is not regulated by competent actors," the Bitcoin Therapist tweeted.
He emphasized that Bitcoin's long journey to ETF approval, marked by over a decade of delays and pressure, contrasts sharply with Ethereum's rapid ascent.
"Ethereum is literally a speculative platform for gambling on centralized s–tcoins," he added, highlighting his skepticism towards Ethereum's legitimacy as an investment.
The Bitcoin Therapist continued to argue that Bitcoin's organic growth to a $1 trillion market cap should not be equated with Ethereum's trajectory.
"Bitcoin single-handedly and honestly grew to a $1T market cap and dragged Eth along with it," he stated, questioning the rationale behind Ethereum's potential approval.
He further criticized the SEC's approach, suggesting that approving an Ethereum ETF might open doors to less credible digital assets.
"This will pave the way for a shitcoin casino embedded into the SEC," he warned.
Despite his critical stance, he reaffirmed his commitment to Bitcoin, stating, "Long term my thesis hasn't changed. I'll continue to allocate 100% of my savings to BTC and BTC focused companies."
Regulatory Landscape And Upcoming Events The SEC’s potential approval of an Ethereum ETF remains a contentious issue, with arguments on both sides reflecting broader concerns about market regulation and investor protection.
This debate will likely be a key topic at Benzinga’s Future of Digital Assets event on Nov. 19.
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