Bitcoin ETFs Anniversary: $600 Billion in Trading and What’s Driving the Surge
Bitcoin ETFs Anniversary – Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are approaching their first anniversary, with cumulative trading volumes nearing $600 billion as of December 5, 2024. The launch of these ETFs in January marked the unofficial beginning of the current bull run, which recently saw Bitcoin’s price surge beyond $100,000 for the first time.
Economic, Political, and Technological Drivers Behind Bitcoin’s Rise
At The Block’s Emergence conference in Prague this week, industry leaders discussed the economic, political, and technological factors driving Bitcoin’s rise. Hany Rashwan, co-founder and CEO of 21Shares, noted that we are at a “global inflection point.” He highlighted the U.S. dollar’s potential loss of reserve currency status and pointed to global events like the euro bond crisis and the oil crisis. “We’re entering a period of possibly 5 to 20 years where major movements will shape the future,” said Rashwan.
Bitcoin ETFs Propel Bitcoin Price Surge
The launch of the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ticker: ARKB) in January was one of 11 Bitcoin ETFs that debuted in the U.S. market. The popularity of these funds helped drive Bitcoin prices past $70,000 in March. After a price correction over the summer, Bitcoin’s price surged again, particularly following the reelection of pro-crypto candidate Donald Trump. As of December, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) surpassed 500,000 BTC ($48 billion) in assets under management, solidifying its position as the largest Bitcoin ETF.
Stablecoin Adoption and Crypto Demand
The rise in stablecoin adoption has also fueled Bitcoin demand. Tether’s USDT, the largest U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, has seen its market cap surge in the past three weeks. Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, attributes this to heavy inflows into Bitcoin ETFs, contributing to the price surge. Since the November 5 U.S. election, Bitcoin’s price has risen by 30%, currently trading at $97,800.
As Bitcoin ETFs continue to grow in popularity, their impact on both the price of Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market remains significant.
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