Cryptocurrency ETF Weekly | Last week, the net inflow of Bitcoin spot ETFs in the U.S. was $608 million; both major candidates in the South Korean presidential election support spot cryptocurrency ETFs
The Li Lin family office Avenir Group holds approximately $691 million in BlackRock Bitcoin ETF.Organizer: Jerry, ChainCatcher
Last Week's Performance of Crypto Spot ETFs
U.S. Bitcoin Spot ETF Net Inflow of $608 Million
Last week, the U.S. Bitcoin spot ETF saw a net inflow over four days, totaling $608 million, with total assets under management reaching $12.267 billion.
Three ETFs experienced net inflows last week, primarily from IBIT, BTC, and HODL, with inflows of $841 million, $39.8 million, and $7.3 million, respectively.
Data Source: Farside Investors
U.S. Ethereum Spot ETF Net Inflow of $41.8 Million
Last week, the U.S. Ethereum spot ETF had a net outflow over three days, with a total net inflow of $41.8 million, and total assets under management reaching $897 million.
The inflow last week mainly came from BlackRock's ETHA, with a net inflow of $66 million. A total of three Ethereum spot ETFs had no fund movement.
Data Source: Farside Investors
Hong Kong Bitcoin Spot ETF Net Inflow of 56.89 Bitcoins
Last week, the Hong Kong Bitcoin spot ETF had a net inflow of 56.89 Bitcoins, with assets under management reaching $43.6 million. The issuer, Harvest Bitcoin, saw its holdings decrease to 302.08 Bitcoins, while Huaxia increased to 2,250 Bitcoins.
The Hong Kong Ethereum spot ETF had a net inflow of 2,241.67 Ethers, with assets under management of $5.808 million.
Data Source: SoSoValue
Performance of Crypto Spot ETF Options
As of May 16, the nominal total trading volume of U.S. Bitcoin spot ETF options was $769 million, with a nominal total long-short ratio of 2.41.
As of May 15, the nominal total open interest of U.S. Bitcoin spot ETF options reached $16.34 billion, with a nominal total open interest long-short ratio of 2.03.
The market's short-term trading activity for Bitcoin spot ETF options has decreased, with overall sentiment leaning bullish.
Additionally, the implied volatility was 48.07%.
Data Source: SoSoValue
Overview of Last Week's Crypto ETF Dynamics
Wisconsin Sells Over $300 Million of BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF
According to The Block, the latest 13F filing from the Wisconsin Investment Board shows that the agency has completely liquidated its position in BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT), valued at $321 million.
The filing indicates that as of the end of March, the board no longer held any IBIT shares. The investment board has not fully exited crypto-related investments, as the filing shows it still holds approximately $19 million in Coinbase stock. Previously, the agency had completely liquidated its position in Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC). Notably, the BlackRock IBIT fund recently set a record for 20 consecutive days of net inflows, with over $5 billion in inflows.
Abu Dhabi Sovereign Wealth Fund Mubadala Discloses Over $400 Million in BlackRock's Spot Bitcoin ETF
According to Bitcoin Magazine, the latest 13F filing from Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund Mubadala shows that its position in BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) has increased to 8.727 million shares, valued at $408.5 million, a 6% increase from its holdings at the end of 2024. This investment coincides with high-level interactions on crypto policy between the U.S. and the UAE. David Sacks, an AI and crypto advisor appointed by President Trump, discussed opportunities for the integration of digital currencies and artificial intelligence with UAE officials on March 20.
Li Lin Family Office Avenir Group Holds Approximately $691 Million in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF
According to the 13F filing submitted by Hong Kong-based Li Lin Family Office Avenir Group, it currently holds $691 million in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, approximately 14.7 million shares. This is an increase from the 11.3 million shares reported on December 31, 2024.
According to The Block, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced it would delay its decision on BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF physical purchase mechanism and has begun soliciting public comments. If approved, this mechanism would allow investors to directly purchase and redeem ETF shares with Bitcoin instead of cash, enhancing trading efficiency.
A rule amendment submitted by Nasdaq in January indicated that iShares Bitcoin Trust intended to adopt this model, but the SEC had previously favored a cash settlement mechanism. On the same day, the SEC also delayed the approval of Grayscale Litecoin Trust and Grayscale Solana Trust, requesting public comments. The SEC also sought public comments on the 21Shares Dogecoin ETF on Tuesday.
According to The Block, South Korea's right-wing presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo officially announced support for the adoption of spot cryptocurrency ETFs in South Korea as part of his campaign promises.
Previously, left-wing Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung also pledged to introduce spot crypto ETFs. The two major party candidates have formed a bipartisan consensus aimed at promoting wealth accumulation for the middle class and providing more opportunities for the younger generation. The chairman of the Financial Services Commission of South Korea stated that discussions on implementation will be held with the new government. The success of the U.S. spot crypto ETFs (with net inflows exceeding $43 billion) has been a key factor in prompting South Korea to reconsider such products. The South Korean presidential election is scheduled for June 3, 2025.
JPMorgan's Bitcoin ETF Holdings Rise to $1.7 Billion
According to Crypto Rover, JPMorgan's total investment in Bitcoin ETFs has surpassed $1.7 billion (approximately 12.2 billion RMB).
According to Decrypt, Tokyo-listed company Beat Holdings announced it has raised its investment cap in Bitcoin-related assets from $6.8 million to $34 million.
The company has purchased 131,230 shares of BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), with an average purchase price of $49.49 per unit. As of May 9, the unrealized gains from the holdings have exceeded $681,000. To support further investments, Beat Holdings has drawn $2.8 million from its revolving credit line, expecting to generate about $150,000 in interest this year.
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