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Bitcoin ETF trading slumps to weakest full week since October 2024

U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange‑traded funds recorded their weakest weekly trading activity since October 2024, while investors put more money into Ether‑focused funds.

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What happened

U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange‑traded funds recorded their weakest weekly trading activity since October 2024, while investors put more money into Ether‑focused funds.

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Global impact / market context

The drop in Bitcoin ETF trading means there is less cash moving in and out of these funds, making it harder for them to buy or sell Bitcoin quickly. At the same time, stronger inflows into Ether funds show investors may prefer Ethereum, which could lead fund managers to shift more money toward Ethereum assets.

Analyst inference

Trading volume for U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs fell to its lowest level for a full week since October 2024, while Ether funds continued to attract more investor money than Bitcoin funds.

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What to watch

  1. Whether Bitcoin ETF trading volume rises in the coming weeks, indicating renewed investor interest in Bitcoin. Analyst inference
  2. If Ether fund inflows keep outpacing Bitcoin, potentially moving more capital toward Ethereum‑related assets. Analyst inference
  3. Any regulatory changes or new product launches that could make spot crypto ETFs more attractive to retail investors. Proposed

Affected assets

  • BTC — Bitcoin

Evidence