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Bitcoin ETFs outperform Ether ETFs as BlackRock’s IBIT leads peers

  • Bitcoin ETFs have attracted $5B net inflows while Ether ETFs have seen $500M net outflows.
  • BlackRock’s IBIT leads with over $224M in a single day, currently holding over 350,000 BTC.
  • Ether ETFs are struggling due to liquidity issues and Grayscale’s $2.5B outflows.

Recent trends in the cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETF) market have highlighted a significant divergence in the performance of Bitcoin and Ether ETFs.

Comparing Bitcoin ETF Flow data to Ethereum ETF Flow data on Farside Investors, Ether spot ETFs have underwhelmed compared to their Bitcoin counterparts. Since their launch, Ether ETFs have experienced net outflows of approximately $500 million, a stark contrast to the $5 billion net inflows recorded by BTC ETFs during a similar period following their debut.

Several factors contribute to this disparity. To start with, Bitcoin’s “first mover advantage,” higher liquidity, and lack of staking opportunities in Ether ETFs have made Bitcoin more appealing to institutional investors.

Additionally, unexpected outflows from Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE), amounting to $2.5 billion, far exceeding the bank’s initial $1 billion estimate, have further dampened Ether ETF performance. To counter these outflows, Grayscale introduced a mini-Ether ETF, but it has only managed to attract $200 million in inflows.

In contrast, BTC ETFs have shown resilience and robust performance with US-based BTC ETFs recording an impressive eight-day winning streak, with net inflows totalling $202 million led by BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT).

On August 26 alone, IBIT attracted over $224 million in net inflows bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to over 350,000 BTC, solidifying its dominance in the market.

Bitcoin ETF flows outperform Ether ETFs as BlackRock's IBIT leads peers
US Bitcoin ETF AUM, August January 18 – August 30, 2024|Source: Bitcoin ETF Fund Flows

Competing funds such as those managed by Franklin Templeton and WisdomTree also saw positive inflows, while others, including Fidelity, Bitwise, and VanEck, reported negative flows. Notably, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) saw a decline in redemptions over the past two weeks, indicating stabilization in the market.

As investor confidence in Bitcoin ETFs grows, asset managers are increasingly exploring combined ETFs that offer exposure to both Bitcoin and Ethereum, reflecting the evolving dynamics of the cryptocurrency investment landscape.

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Metaplanet partners with SBI VC Trade to enhance Bitcoin strategy

  • Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has announced a partnership with SBI VC Trade, a subsidiary of financial services behemoth SBI Group.
  • Partnership will help boost Metaplanet’s Bitcoin strategy, including compliance.
  • Metaplanet has acquired 360 Bitcoin (BTC) as it targets becoming ‘Asia’s MicroStrategy’

In an announcement on Sept. 2, Metaplanet said its collaboration with SBI VC Trade is part of the company’s quest to enhance its Bitcoin strategy with support from Japan-based firms. This includes trading, custody and management of Metaplanet’s Bitcoins.

Metaplanet is a publicly-traded company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the partnership with the SBI crypto arm offers a route to further compliance.

“A key element of this partnership is access to a compliant corporate custody service that prioritizes tax efficiency and offers the potential to utilize Bitcoin as collateral for financing,” Metaplanet said in a statement.

The alliance with SBI VC Trade aligns with Metaplanet’s vision of becoming a leading modern financial services firm. It also adds flexibility to Metaplanet’s corporate strategy, bolstering its efforts to accumulate more BTC via equity and debt financing.

Metaplanet will update its stakeholders of any financial o material impact that arises from the partnership, part of the statement read.

BTC as a corporate strategy

The partnership with SBI VC Trade comes amid Metaplanet’s increasing bet on Bitcoin as part of its corporate strategy. In April 2024, the company disclosed its addition of BTC as a core treasury asset and committed an initial 1 billion Japanese yen to buying Bitcoin.

Over the next months, the strategic pivot has seen the industry dub Metaplanet as “Asia’s MicroStrategy” in a nod to its target to mirror the US-listed MicroStrategy’s embrace of the digital asset.

Currently, the Michael Saylor-led company has acquired a total of 226,500 BTC. This accounts for just over 1% of the total supply of Bitcoin and makes MicroStrategy the largest holder of BTC among publicly-traded companies.

On the other hand, Metaplanet holds a total of 360 BTC, having increased its holdings with a series of purchases over the past two months.

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Bitcoin Dogs (0DOG) surges as Bitcoin (BTC) demand increases in the US

  • Bitcoin Dogs’ token 0DOG surges after launching a high-APY liquidity pool.
  • Rising Bitcoin interest in the US boosts 0DOG’s value amid broader market trends.
  • Despite a US demand spike, global Bitcoin demand and profits remain weak.

The cryptocurrency market is abuzz with recent developments as Bitcoin Dogs’ native token, 0DOG, experiences a dramatic surge amidst rising Bitcoin demand in the US. This notable increase in 0DOG’s value comes on the heels of the launch of its liquidity pool and a spike in Bitcoin interest following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments.

While Bitcoin’s broader market demand remains negative, the US sector’s engagement is driving significant shifts in both Bitcoin Dogs and Bitcoin itself.

Bitcoin Dogs (0DOG) sees significant rebound

Bitcoin Dogs (0DOG) has recently captured the spotlight with an impressive price surge following the launch of its highly anticipated liquidity pool.

Initially, 0DOG faced a bearish trend, dipping to a low of $0.00603 after an initial surge on its first trading day. However, the token’s fortunes have reversed sharply with the liquidity pool’s debut. At press time, 0DOG was trading at 0.01646 after surging above $0.029 on August 30, 2024.

The newly launched liquidity pool, offering an initial APY of 405.56%, has been a major catalyst for the price spike, drawing significant investor interest.

The liquidity pool’s dynamic APY structure is designed to incentivize early participation, making it a lucrative opportunity for investors.

With an initial pool size of $50,000, the APY will decrease as the pool grows, encouraging early entry to maximize returns. This structure, combined with Bitcoin Dogs’ innovative approach as the world’s first ICO on the Bitcoin BRC20 token, is driving heightened investor enthusiasm.

The integration of 0DOG into the Telegram gaming sector and the forthcoming NFT collection further bolsters its growth prospects.

These strategic developments are expected to attract a significant user base and provide added value through in-game utility for NFTs.

Rising Bitcoin (BTC) demand in the US

As Bitcoin Dogs regains its footing, Bitcoin’s demand in the US has shown a notable increase following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks at the Jackson Hole symposium.

This uptick in US investor interest is evident from the rise in the Coinbase Premium to 0.11%, indicating higher local demand compared to international exchanges. The Inter-exchange Flow Pulse (IFP) metric has also seen a rally, signalling that BTC is flowing into US-based platforms in response to the price premium and increased demand.

Despite this localized surge, overall Bitcoin demand growth remains lacklustre. The price of Bitcoin has been struggling to stay above $60,000 making investor engagement not to be marked by significant profit-taking.

Realized profits of $536 million are modest compared to the multi-billion-dollar figures observed at previous market peaks. Furthermore, the Apparent Bitcoin Demand 30-day growth has transitioned from a positive 496,000 BTC in April to a negative 36,000 BTC, reflecting a broader decline in demand.

Conclusion

While Bitcoin Dogs (0DOG) benefits from the recent liquidity pool launch, there has been a rising Bitcoin interest in the US while the broader market presents a mixed picture.

For more information about the relatively new Bitcoin Dogs project, whose native token is currently available for trading on MEXC, Gate.io, and Unisat, you can visit the project’s official website.

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Texas approves debtor-in-possession financing plan for BTC miner Rhodium

  • Rhodium filed for Chapter 11 with debts of up to $100M and assets of up to $500M.
  • The debtor-in-possession financing plan is offered by Galaxy Digital.
  • Galaxy Digital offers Rhodium a $30M loan or 500 BTC with a 9.5%-14.5% interest.

Rhodium Enterprises, a Texas-based Bitcoin mining firm, has recently garnered significant attention following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on August 24, 2024.

With liabilities ranging between $50 million and $100 million, and assets valued between $100 million and $500 million, Rhodium’s financial struggles have highlighted the growing challenges within the cryptocurrency mining sector.

Riot Platforms claims Rhodium owes it $26M

At the heart of Rhodium’s financial distress is its strained relationship with its landlord and power supplier, Whinstone.

This tension contributed to Rhodium defaulting on a $54 million loan in July, shortly before the company raised $78 million in additional lending. The strain has culminated in the filing of a lawsuit by rival mining firm Riot Platforms, which claims Rhodium owes over $26 million in unpaid fees.

Texas approves debtor-in-possession financing plan for Rhodium

Despite these setbacks, Rhodium has secured an unusual debtor-in-possession financing plan approved by a Texas court.

This plan, offered by Galaxy Digital — a blockchain firm led by Mike Novogratz — provides Rhodium with a choice between a $30 million loan with a 14.5% annual interest rate or a 500 Bitcoin loan with a 9.5% interest rate.

Notably, the Bitcoin miner has the option to repay the Bitcoin loan in US dollars, based on market prices at the time of repayment.

The approval of this financing plan is particularly striking given the volatility of Bitcoin price, which adds a layer of uncertainty to Rhodium’s repayment obligations. Over the last month, Bitcoin has seen a nearly 11% decline, reflecting broader market instability.

Rhodium’s struggles are not isolated; they are emblematic of the broader challenges facing the cryptocurrency mining industry. The recent Bitcoin halving has reduced mining rewards while rising electricity costs have eroded profit margins.

As Rhodium endeavours to reorganize and recover, its journey underscores the precarious state of the crypto-mining sector in an increasingly volatile market.

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Bitcoin touches $58k again as analysts share bearish forecasts

  • Bitcoin fell to lows of $57,700 on Coinbase as prices dipped during the US trading session.
  • Analysts predict further weakness is likely, and here’s what they are saying

At the time of writing, Bitcoin (BTC) traded around $58,486 across major crypto exchanges. However, the digital asset’s price had touched lows of $57,700 on US-based crypto exchange Coinbase amid fresh selling pressure.

Notably, before this latest dump, crypto analyst Miles Deutscher had shared an observation: the last few weeks have seen prices rise during Asian hours and dip during US trading hours.   

“Asia bids, America dumps,” the analyst opined. 

Potential downside to $56k?

CryptoQuant head of research Julio Moreno suggests the $56k area remains key. If the price falls below this, the analyst sees a further weakness. According to Moreno, Bitcoin’s market cycle indicator has flashed bearish again and BTC risks a deeper correction below the demand zone.

“From a valuation perspective, if the price pierces $56K to the downside, risks of a larger correction increase,” the CryptoQuant analyst noted.

Could Bitcoin see $40 next?

Altcoin Sherpa is outright bearish on BTC price. The crypto analyst shared a chart that suggests the dip is likely to extend to $40k.

The last time Bitcoin traded at these levels was in January, when prices retreated from above $46k to revisit $39k. That’s before bulls saw BTC skyrocket amid the halving sentiment and spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds approval to reach the all-time high above $73k.

BTC price is down 12% in the past month and over -21% since its all-time high in March as of 1:30 pm ET on August 30, 2024.

What about BTC price in September?

Market conditions and events can flip investor sentiment at any time.

However, crypto analyst Ali Martinez suggests September has historically been tough for Bitcoin. This outlook is despite overall projection that the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates could provide tailwinds for risk assets – including cryptocurrencies.

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