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Bitcoin Surpasses Gold in Investor Portfolio Allocation
A recent analysis by JPMorgan reveals that Bitcoin has outpaced gold in terms of investor portfolio allocation when considering volatility. Here are the key findings:
- Bitcoin’s allocation in investor portfolios is 3.7 times greater than that of gold.
- There has been a net inflow of $9 billion into Bitcoin ETFs since their approval, offsetting outflows from Grayscale.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Attract Billions
Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, managing director at JPMorgan, highlighted the following regarding spot Bitcoin ETFs:
- Over $10 billion inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs since approval in January.
- Potential BTC ETF market size estimated to reach $62 billion.
Crypto Market Soars
The approval of BTC ETFs has had a significant impact on the crypto market:
- Total market capitalization increased by nearly 40% to $2.2 trillion in the past month.
- Bitcoin and Ethereum prices surged by 45% and 47% respectively.
- Altcoins also experienced double-digit gains, along with growth in DeFi and NFT sectors.
Analyst Projections and Market Growth
Analysts project further growth in the spot Bitcoin ETF market:
- Estimation of a $62 billion market size within the next two to three years.
- Spot Bitcoin ETFs have attracted $19 billion in cumulative inflows since launch.
Predictions and Institutional Adoption
With the Bitcoin halving approaching, predictions suggest heightened demand and a potential supply crisis in the coming months. Institutional adoption, led by BlackRock, is also on the rise.
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