BlackRock buys $430M in Bitcoin $52.8 million worth of Ethereum

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BlackRock buys $430M in Bitcoin $52.8 million worth of Ethereum

BlackRock buys $430M in Bitcoin $52.8 million worth of Ethereum

Key Points:

  • BlackRock leads Bitcoin ETF inflows: BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) added $430.8 million in inflows on May 23, its eighth consecutive day of positive flows.
  • Record-breaking ETF inflows: U.S. Bitcoin ETFs recorded $2.75 billion in inflows, the highest weekly figure in over a month, with total inflows nearing $5.39 billion for the month of May.
  • Ethereum also sees institutional demand: BlackRock purchased $52.8 million worth of Ethereum, signaling growing anticipation for spot Ethereum ETF approvals.
  • Market sentiment cools: Despite record inflows, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell from 78 to 66, reflecting increased profit-taking and caution as Bitcoin hovers near uncharted territory.

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