Bitcoin ETF Draws More Than $4 Billion in Day One, says Analyst

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Historic record

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Expert opinion

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Top 4 funds Influx

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Overall spot volume

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IBIT annual fee

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Less successful ETFs

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Bitcoins current value

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Top 7 Altcoins under $0.05 to watch in 2024

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