BlackRock Buys 11.5K BTC Amid Dip, ETF Dominates

January 14, 2023

January 14, 2023

January 14, 2023

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This acquisition amounts to about 13 days' worth of Bitcoin production, considering only 900 BTC are issued daily.

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Magnitude of Purchase

BlackRock's CEO, Larry Fink, now sees Bitcoin as a "viable asset class," reflecting a changing sentiment among traditional finance leaders.

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Larry Fink's View

BlackRock's IBIT ETF drove 25% of trading volume in a two-day span, indicating significant market impact.

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iShares BTC Trust Impact

Absorbing 46,000 BTC in two days, exceeding daily production, hints at a potential Bitcoin supply crunch.

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Supply Crunch Potential

Successful Bitcoin ETF launches, notably BlackRock's IBIT, signal rising institutional interest and potential supply tightening.

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Institutional Interest 

Post-ETF approval, $1.4 billion inflows in two sessions, BlackRock's IBIT leads with $497.7 million, indicating a robust market response.

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Bitcoin ETF Inflows