(Jim Henderson, modified by CoinDesk)

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Could Attract a Record $3B Inflow in First Trading Day: CF Benchmarks

Summary

The SEC approved spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S., with the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) from BlackRock expected to attract a record $3 billion in inflows on its first trading day. Grayscale and BlackRock's ETFs led in volume, indicating significant investor demand. This milestone allows broader investor access to bitcoin without needing to use a crypto exchange, potentially boosting market liquidity and attracting new investors to the crypto ecosystem.