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Monday 17th of March 2025 22:00:29

Bitcoin Spot ETFs Bleed $900M Over 5 Weeks, Is Investor Confidence Shattered?

In a shocking display of market volatility, Bitcoin spot ETFs have lost a staggering $900 million in just five weeks, leaving many investors wondering if investor confidence has been irreparably shaken.

According to data provided by ETF.com, the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITX) and the VanEck Bitcoin ETF (XBTF) have seen their net assets decline by a combined $900 million since mid-April. This represents a precipitous drop of over 20% in just a few short weeks.

The decline is particularly noteworthy given the ETFs' relatively modest size just a few months ago. In January, BITX had around $150 million in assets under management, while XBTF had around $100 million. Today, those numbers have plummeted to just $50 million and $30 million, respectively.

The sudden and dramatic decline in investor confidence is attributed to a combination of factors, including the recent collapse of TerraUSD (UST) and the broader cryptocurrency market's struggles to regain its footing.

TerraUSD, once the third-largest stablecoin by market capitalization, imploded in a spectacular fashion in mid-May, wiping out nearly $10 billion in investor value in a matter of hours. The fallout from this event has sent shockwaves throughout the cryptocurrency market, causing many investors to reassess their exposure to the space.

In addition to the TerraUSD collapse, concerns over regulatory uncertainty, market volatility, and the ongoing bear market have also contributed to the ETFs' decline. As a result, many investors are reevaluating their investment strategies and rethinking their exposure to the cryptocurrency market.

As the dust settles on this tumultuous period, it remains to be seen whether investor confidence will be able to recover in the coming weeks and months. For now, the Bitcoin spot ETFs' precipitous decline serves as a stark reminder of the risks and uncertainties inherent in the cryptocurrency market.