Spot Bitcoin ETFs rebounded in early January, recording $1.9 billion in net inflows on Jan. 3 and Jan. 6. This recovery followed significant outflows during the last two weeks of December.
On Jan. 6, Bitcoin ETFs attracted $978.6 million in investor funds. The Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund led the way, pulling in $370.2 million. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF and the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF followed, with $209 million and $153 million, respectively.
Top Performers and Market Trends
Other Bitcoin ETFs also saw strong inflows on Jan. 6:
- Bitwise Bitcoin ETF: Over $70 million
- Grayscale GBTC and BTC ETFs: Significant inflows exceeding $70 million
- VanEck Bitcoin ETF: $17.3 million
- Franklin Bitcoin ETF: $8.9 million
However, Bitcoin ETFs from Invesco, Valkyrie, and WisdomTree reported no inflows for the day, highlighting variations in investor interest.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs’ Performance Since Launch
Since their launch nearly a year ago, spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen $36.9 billion in net inflows. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF dominates with $37.4 billion, while Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund follows with $12.4 billion. In contrast, Grayscale’s GBTC has suffered $21.4 billion in outflows.
Retail Demand and Institutional Outlook
According to Binance’s October report, nearly 80% of demand for spot Bitcoin ETFs came from retail investors rather than institutions. However, analysts expect institutional participation to grow in 2025 as more clearinghouses support spot Bitcoin ETF trading.
Bitcoin Price Predictions for 2025
Industry experts remain optimistic about Bitcoin’s future. Bitwise predicts Bitcoin could reach $200,000 by 2025, driven by increased institutional demand. Similarly, VanEck forecasts Bitcoin to top $180,000 in the same timeframe.
