$27 billion crypto inflows in 2024, $901 million last week amid US political backdrop $27 billion crypto inflows in 2024, $901 million last week amid US political backdrop
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF leads inflows as US elections heighten demand for crypto investment products.
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Updated: Oct. 28, 2024 at 12:21 pm UTC
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Crypto investment products are experiencing one of their best months on record, with inflows hitting $901 million in the last week alone, according to CoinShares’ latest report.
This month’s inflows now represent roughly 12% of the sector’s total assets under management, positioning it as the fourth-highest month for inflows on record. Similarly, year-to-date inflows have reached $27 billion, almost tripling the record from 2021, which saw inflows of $10.5 billion.
US politics drive demand
Bitcoin attracted the majority of inflows, totaling $920 million. This was driven by the strong demand for BlackRock’s IBIT-led spot BTC ETFs, which saw a cumulative flow of $998 million last week.
In contrast, short-Bitcoin products saw a slight outflow of $1.3 million.
James Butterfill, CoinShares’ Head of Research, observed that US politics are shaping Bitcoin flows and prices, with rising inflows likely tied to Republicans’ improved polling numbers. He noted:
“We believe that current Bitcoin prices and flows are heavily influenced by US politics, with the recent surge in inflows likely linked to the Republicans poll gains.”
With the US election approaching, both major candidates—former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris—are intensifying their outreach to crypto supporters by promoting pro-crypto policies to appeal to this growing voter base. A recent survey estimated that around 26 million voters see crypto as a voting factor, potentially giving it a pivotal role in the election outcome.
Data from the decentralized betting platform Polymarket show that crypto investors lean toward Trump, who currently holds a 65% chance of winning, while Harris’s odds have dropped to 35%.
Ethereum outflows
While Bitcoin inflows remain robust, Ethereum experienced outflows totaling $35 million last week, the largest for any digital asset.
This aligns with slower performance in Ethereum-based ETFs and reflects ETH’s ongoing price struggles relative to BTC—it is down 55% from its recent peak.
Solana, however, gained traction with the second-highest inflow at $10.8 million, followed by Litecoin with $1.8 million.
Meanwhile, The broader blockchain equities market also showed a positive trend, with inflows recorded for the third consecutive week, totaling $12.2 million last week.
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Bitcoin, a decentralized currency that defies the sway of central banks or administrators, transacts electronically, circumventing intermediaries via a peer-to-peer network.
Ethereum
$3,446.90
Ethereum is a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform that enables the creation of smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps).
Solana
$193.239
Solana is a high-performance blockchain platform that utilizes a unique consensus algorithm called “Proof of History” to achieve fast transaction speeds and low fees.
Litecoin
$104.008
Litecoin is a peer-to-peer Internet currency that enables instant, near-zero cost payments to anyone in the world.
BlackRock
BlackRock, synonymous with global asset management, is an American multinational investment management corporation based in New York City.
The BlackRock Bitcoin ETF, known as the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), is an investment fund that provides regulated exposure to Bitcoin for investors.
Donald John Trump was born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York City.
Kamala Devi Harris (born October 20, 1964) is an American politician and attorney serving as the 49th Vice President of the United States.