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Dow Jones futures rose slightly as the stock market closed mixed, with Nvidia and Tesla experiencing declines. Investors are cautious ahead of the consumer price index report and earnings from major banks, including JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs, which are expected to show strong performance in 2025. Despite some stocks flashing buy signals, the overall market remains volatile, prompting a recommendation to reduce exposure.
Crypto adoption has surged to 300 million users in just 12 years, outpacing mobile phones by 43% and the internet by 20%, according to BlackRock. Key drivers include demographic trends favoring younger generations, global economic shifts, and the maturation of digital asset infrastructure. Emerging markets like Nigeria and South Africa show significant interest, while industrialized nations lag behind.
BlackRock has launched the iShares Bitcoin ETF on Cboe Canada, trading under the ticker IBIT, with a U.S. dollar version labeled IBIT.U. This fund aims to provide Canadian investors access to Bitcoin while avoiding direct custody challenges, joining over a dozen existing Bitcoin ETFs in Canada.Since its January 2024 launch, BlackRock's U.S. iShares Bitcoin Trust has seen over $37 billion in net inflows, contributing to a total of $100 billion across U.S. Bitcoin ETFs by November 2024. Analysts predict an additional $48 billion in inflows for Bitcoin ETFs in 2025, driven by increasing institutional interest and demand as a hedge against inflation and geopolitical risks.
BlackRock is monitoring three key developments that could shift its stance to risk-off mode: potential less market-friendly policies from Trump, souring investor sentiment, and signs of fragility in financial markets. Concerns over Trump's tax cuts and tariffs could raise inflation and interest rates, while a growing bearish sentiment among investors and vulnerabilities in bond markets may further challenge risk assets.
JPMorgan estimates that Solana and XRP ETFs could attract up to $14 billion in investments within their first year if approved, despite skepticism regarding regulatory approval. The projections suggest potential ETF assets of $5.2 billion for Solana and $8.4 billion for XRP, based on market penetration rates similar to existing Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. With a change in SEC leadership anticipated, the outlook for crypto ETFs may improve, potentially paving the way for new products linked to various altcoins by 2025.
Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy’s largest bank, has made its first spot Bitcoin acquisition, purchasing 11 Bitcoin for approximately $1 million as part of a test strategy. CEO Carlo Messina emphasized that while the bank won't become a Bitcoin provider, understanding the market is essential for serving larger clients. This move reflects the growing institutional adoption of cryptocurrency amid ongoing macroeconomic challenges.
Ethereum's price has rebounded over 8% to around $3,177, signaling potential bullish momentum as it forms a continuation pattern. However, whale investor activity remains low, with a 9.32% decline in new active addresses and significant cash outflows from US spot Ether ETFs. Despite this, Ethereum leads the Web3 sector with over $63 billion in total value locked, supported by ongoing institutional interest and network upgrades.
BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has successfully expanded into Canada after achieving significant inflows in the US, contrasting with a broader trend of outflows in the Bitcoin ETF sector. While the market faced over $1 billion in cumulative outflows, IBIT recorded a $29.5 million inflow, highlighting its strong performance. The Canadian launch includes two versions of the ETF, providing investors with a convenient way to gain Bitcoin exposure through traditional brokerage accounts.
Demand for US Bitcoin ETFs surged in early 2025, with net inflows reaching 17,567 BTC ($1.7 billion) by January 6, surpassing the previous quarter's average. This rebound follows a tumultuous 2024, where inflows fluctuated significantly, particularly after Bitcoin prices dipped below $64,000. As Bitcoin's price hit a record high of $108,135 in December 2024, investor confidence grew, leading to expectations of at least 50 new Bitcoin ETFs in 2025, potentially surpassing physical gold ETFs in asset size, signaling a shift in the perception of Bitcoin as a legitimate investment.
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