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Bitcoin ETF Buying Spree, Daily Purchase Flows Surpass Weekly Sales
Funds flowing into Bitcoin-based exchange-traded fund products have again recorded a significant surge. On Friday, the total Bitcoin purchases by ETFs reportedly exceeded the sales made over the previous week.
The largest asset manager, BlackRock, led the buying activity with a value reaching $284.4 million. Followed by Fidelity with $213.4 million, and ARK Invest which recorded purchases worth $88.5 million.
This surge reflects increasing institutional interest in Bitcoin, especially through ETF instruments that provide easier and regulated access for large investors. The inflow of funds also serves as a positive sentiment indicator in the crypto market, which had previously experienced pressure.
Analysts believe that the dominance of purchases in a single day indicates a change in momentum, where institutional investors are once again aggressively accumulating digital assets amid expectations of more favorable macro conditions.
This movement could potentially give an additional boost to Bitcoin prices in the short term, especially if the trend of inflows into ETFs continues over the next few days.