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26 Mar 2024

The S&P 500 Energy ETF $XLE just formed a Golden Cross right as it hit a 1-year high

Source: Barchart

19 Mar 2024

Here is the final daily breakdown of bitcoin etfs flows YESTERDAY

in a day when GBTC saw record liquidations (to meet bankruptcy obligations of Genesis and others) and when bitcoin tumbled, Blackrock's IBIT saw a surge of inflows. ETF demand still looks quite strong. Source: www.zerohedge.com

14 Mar 2024

It took the iShares Bitcoin ETF, $IBIT, 8 weeks to hit $15 billion in assets under management.

By comparison, it took the Gold ETF, $GLD, 3 years to hit $15 billion in assets under management, per Zerohedge. At this pace, $IBIT could overtake $GLD in a matter of days...

14 Mar 2024

There it is: dumping of Bitcoin futures to push prices lower and at the same time record buying via bitcoin ETFs at an artificially lower price....

Every day, rinse repeat. Blackrock's ETF just bought the most bitcoin in one day on record. Source: www.zerohedge.com

14 Mar 2024

One billion dollar baby..

Spot BTC ETFs had their first $1+ billion inflow day. Source: Jim Bianco, Bianco Research

12 Mar 2024

Trading volume in US Bitcoin ETFs hit YTD highs of $8B as Bitcoin prices are up 59% YTD, after reaching a new all-time high.

The surge follows regulatory approvals for spot-Bitcoin ETFs and comes ahead of the anticipated halving event, reflecting significant shifts in crypto accessibility and investor interest. Source: Bloomberg, Beth Kindling

11 Mar 2024

It took just 7 weeks for the iShares Bitcoin ETF to cross above $10 billion in assets, the fastest for an ETF ever.

The prior record was held by the first Gold ETF which took over 2 years to hit that mark after launching in Nov 2004. $IBIT $GLD Source: Charlie Bilello

8 Mar 2024

Higher female board presence may give ETFs 2.2% performance edge

ETFs that invest in companies with at least 25% women on their boards outperformed by 2.2% in 2023 rivals that invest in firms with fewer female directors. Statistical analysis suggests that relationship may be more causal than coincidental, adding to the value proposition of female corporate oversight.

Source: Bloomberg Intelligence

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