Grayscale’s GBTC Adjusts Holdings as Competitors Witness Varied Growth
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Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) actively reduced its holdings by deducting 3,426.99 BTC on Monday and an additional 2,565.39 BTC on Tuesday from its ETF assets, signaling a strategic shift.
The trust’s current balance stands at 472,345.05 BTC, estimated at $20.34 billion, reflecting a reduction of 144,734.94 BTC since January 12, 2024. Meanwhile, Blackrock’s IBIT increased its holdings by an extra 3,235.87 BTC on Monday, reaching a total of 75,702.51 BTC valued at approximately $3.23 billion. On February 6, 2024, Fidelity’s FBTC boasted a reserve of 62,787.62 BTC, with a market value of $2.66 billion. Other ETFs, including Ark Invest’s 21shares and Bitwise’s BITB, experienced growth in their reserves.
While Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust actively reduced its position, accumulating data suggests a broader landscape of ETFs in the crypto space. On Tuesday, Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart noted a tapering off of GBTC reductions, stating, “Outflows from GBTC continue shrinking. But so are the inflows to the other products.” Despite a decline in Grayscale’s outflows, observers have pointed out a potential slowdown in overall crypto ETF inflows, indicating a nuanced trend in the market’s sentiment and investment preferences.
Clever Robot News Desk 8th February 2024