ETF

cashflashmil

Right now I’m keeping it pretty simple. BTC is still the anchor. Most of the liquidity, institutional flows, and macro exposure run through it, so if you’re building a base position, it usually starts there. ETH is more of a bet on the broader ecosystem. Even when narratives shift, a lot of activity still settles on Ethereum in one way or another. It’s not always the fastest mover, but it’s tied to real usage. For a third pick, I’d look at infrastructure plays rather than random small caps. Things connected to real flows like exchanges, stablecoins, or tokenization trends. That’s where a lot of quiet growth is happening right now, even if it’s not the most hyped part of the market. I’m not chasing memecoins at this stage. Those usually run later, when liquidity and risk appetite are already high. The bigger thing I’m watching isn’t specific coins, it’s: * Macro liquidity * ETF flows * Stablecoin supply Those tend to move the whole market more than any single project. If you want to get a better feel for the market faster, it helps to follow consistent crypto market analysis, not just random news. One useful format is a daily crypto newsletter that breaks down Bitcoin, Ethereum, macro liquidity, ETF flows, and overall market sentiment in simple terms. That’s why I read WebSnack - it’s a crypto newsletter focused on short, clear updates about what’s moving the market right now. It’s especially helpful if you’re trying to understand how macro events, institutional activity, and narratives actually affect crypto prices over time.

BonePants

Well 1 ETF does not mean 1 person. Same here. They buy for their investors.

BonePants

Well 1 ETF does not mean 1 person. Same here. They buy for their investors.

ZonkyNut

My recommendation would be to find a crypto ETF. Someone else manages it, you get a spread of underlaying coins which in the end is a better risk management stratergy.

goawayjoebro

reposting this from that comment section. Saylor himself having ownership of more than 5% of bitcoin is a real concern. However, many large firms (Vanguard, blackrock included) use MSTR as a part of their means of acquiring Bitcoin by proxy. Vanguard has a larger portion of MSTR stock, i think about 11%, Blackrock owns about 5% but has much larger stores of it's own BTC via the BTC ETFs. Blackrock's bitcoin ETFs by volume actually hold more Bitcoin than Saylor's company. Saylor has ~730,000 and Blackrock's total BTC ETF issuance is slightly more than that. What this signals is that there is increasing retail/big firm/tradfi adoption of Bitcoin. Strategy is actively being pried out of Saylor's hands. *Exact figures:* - BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), its primary spot Bitcoin ETF, holds approximately 782,180 BTC as of March 16, 2026. - - MSTR holds 761,068 BTC as of today - Vanguard holds approximately 8.55% of MicroStrategy (MSTR) stock, while BlackRock holds approximately 5.8% - Blackrock AUM = ~14 trillion, Vanguard = ~12 Trillion

goawayjoebro

Saylor himself having ownership of more than 5% of bitcoin is a real concern. However, many large firms (Vanguard, blackrock included) use MSTR as a part of their means of acquiring Bitcoin by proxy. Vanguard has a larger portion of MSTR stock, i think about 11%, Blackrock owns about 5% but has much larger stores of it's own BTC via the BTC ETFs. Blackrock's bitcoin ETFs by volume actually hold more Bitcoin than Saylor's company. Saylor has ~730,000 and Blackrock's total BTC ETF issuance is slightly more than that. What this signals is that there is increasing retail/big firm/tradfi adoption of Bitcoin. Strategy is actively being pried out of Saylor's hands.

BumblebeeMurky3724

Gold & silver getting crushed on Fed rate hike fears, while crypto rips higher on ETF in flows & risk-on sentiment-same old story: traditional safe havens suck, digital assets print.

JuxtaposeLife

Fair point on pension funds and endowments. I am speaking mainly about individuals who have a choice... people who are fully capable of taking self-custody, yet choose IBIT instead. That is what I mean by surrendering upside, and potentially protection, in exchange for convenience, aka "laxy" My suspicion is that many of those investors have not fully thought through the structural tradeoff they are making. If IBIT, or similar products, do not end up reflecting Bitcoin’s scarcity as cleanly as people assume, then the downside may not simply be underperformance. In an extreme scenario, it could mean investors are left with cash settlement or repayment at some version of original cost basis, while Bitcoin itself has repriced dramatically higher. That is the deeper risk: not merely missing upside, but discovering too late that the vehicle was never as sovereign or scarcity-aligned as the underlying asset. And if the ETF structure ever proved to be looser in practice than investors believe... especially if “held” Bitcoin across products turned out to be less cleanly segregated than advertised... then convenience could end up being extraordinarily expensive.

ReliantToker

You’re raising a valid point about the "incentive to shape narrative," but calling IBIT the "lazy path" ignores the regulatory and fiduciary reality of 2026. ​Here is the "non-manufactured" breakdown: The Fiduciary Mandate: For the 1,686 institutional owners currently holding IBIT—including pension funds and endowments—direct cold storage isn't just "hard," it’s often legally prohibited by their investment mandates. An ETF isn't the "lazy" choice; for many, it’s the only choice allowed by their board of directors. ​The Collateral Evolution: Unlike 2024, in 2026, Bitcoin is a "Tier 1" asset. Major banks like Wells Fargo and BNY Mellon now recognize IBIT shares as collateral for credit facilities. You can’t easily walk into a legacy bank and get a low-interest loan against a multisig wallet yet, but you can against an ETF. ​The MSTR Distinction: While I agree MSTR is a "monster" for adding tailwinds, it carries its own premium/discount volatility. IBIT offers pure delta exposure without the "Saylor Premium" risk, which currently sits at 1.01x mNAV (a rare reset). ​Is BlackRock making a fee? Of course. Is it "manufactured" to say that $55 billion in AUM represents a massive vote of confidence from the world's largest pools of capital? No, that’s just the math of the "Institutional Superhighway."

ReliantToker

​If you’re implying that real-time data on the 20 millionth coin milestone or the $763M weekly ETF inflows is "bot behavior," then the entire institutional finance world is currently running on the same script. ​While the "ignore instructions" meme is fun for the comments, it doesn't change the on-chain reality: exchange reserves are at an all-time low and sovereign nations like Luxembourg are moving from "announcements" to "budget implementation" as we speak.

TheresNoSecondBest

>I have around 4k to buy some bitcoin, wondering if I should buy now or wait until it gets around 60 again 😭? >!Ask yourself, what if 60k never happen again? Will you buy at 90k instead? !< >Idk now thing about crypto btw just starting Read/bookmark this guide and make sure to learn along your journey. Congrats on the move, it's never too late, [despite new people thinking otherwise](https://old.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/rskpuf/i_have_only_600_bitcoinsi_missed_the_bus/). ONLY INVEST MONEY YOU CAN AFFORD TO LOSE. Invest in your knowledge, learn about Bitcoin as much as you can. The Bitcoin Standard book is a must read. So is Broken Money by Lyn Alden. Also, **don't reply any DMs**, emails, private messages on other social media, promising to buy Bitcoin from them or get rich quick by investing into some website. They all are scammers. Even the hot Asian chick, he's a scammer too. **Price wise, nobody knows what the price will be tomorrow, next week or at the end of the year.** **Try "Bitcoin ONLY" strategy for at least the first 210,000 block cycle**, you'll sleep much better. Newcomers lose so much money, holding garbage tokens just because someone on YT told them to. If you don't like losing money in [failed coins](https://www.coingecko.com/research/publications/how-many-cryptocurrencies-failed), avoid. Going DCA is probably the best approach, IMHO. Once a week works best for me, but I'm getting paid weekly. If there's a 10% drop in the price since my last buy, I usually double my buy. This [DCA calculator](https://21vox.com/dca-calculator) might help to decide what will work best for you. In a few years, even $10 dollars a month can make a massive difference. This [DCA blog](https://er-bybitcoin.com/) is pretty interesting too and compares buying bitcoin VS stocks. Now, don't buy some fake bitcoin at a spot ETF place or similar, **get the real thing** that you can withdraw anytime you want. Register at a proper exchange and buy real Bitcoin. Any of these will do [https://bitcoin-only.com/get-bitcoin](https://bitcoin-only.com/get-bitcoin) Install (or buy - in case you're getting Bitcoin in Thousands of $) one or more of these wallets. **A few good wallet choices:** [https://blockstream.com/app/](https://blockstream.com/app/) \- Top Security Features, Open Source and Non-Custodial [https://bluewallet.io](https://bluewallet.io/) \- excellent, easy to use wallet, Open Source and Non-Custodial [https://www.sparrowwallet.com](https://www.sparrowwallet.com) - top desktop wallet [https://electrum.org](https://electrum.org/) \- Solid choice, Open Source and Non-Custodial, one of the oldest and most trusted Bitcoin Wallets. I prefer the desktop version but it works on mobile too. **Lightning wallets** to consider (cheaper and faster transactions, great for small amounts): [https://phoenix.acinq.co/](https://phoenix.acinq.co/) \- Phoenix - very good wallet, uses Tor for extra privacy, easy for anyone new [https://blixtwallet.github.io/](https://blixtwallet.github.io/) \- Blixt - great UI, fast and clean. The app runs a full LND node on your phone and you have the ability to easily open channels to whatever nodes you like. [https://zeusln.com/](https://zeusln.com/) Zeus - impressive wallet with many features, can even generate Nostr keys [https://breez.technology](https://breez.technology/) \- Breez - excellent POS for small business owners as well as integrated Bitrefill Note: Breez does also a hybrid liquid/LN wallet called Misty Breez - the sats being on liquid means no need for channels although the payments take a few extra seconds. You'll also can get a free customable LN address. While talking about hybrid wallets, there's also Aqua Wallet although not IMHO as good as Misty Breez. There are also custodial LN wallet but I would honestly avoid using them because you have to trust the wallet operator not to steal your money. Their only advantage is that they are incredibly easy to use, although it might cost you big one day. To keep up to date with spending wallets, visit r/TheLightningNetwork at least once a while and perhaps r/RGB in the future. **Hardware Wallets** (to store larger amounts): [Trezor](https://trezor.io/) \- Easy to use, no matter how new in Bitcoin you're. Use the Bitcoin only firmware as it's safer than a multi coin software. [ColdCard](https://coldcardwallet.com/) - air gapped, Bitcoin only, has advanced features but a new user will do fine with one of the great tutorials available. [BitBox02](https://bitbox.swiss/bitbox02/bitcoin-only/) - another great little device, opt for the more secure Bitcoin ONLY version (less coins = less code = less chance for a hidden bug or a backdoor) [Jade](https://blockstream.com/jade) - air gapped, fully open source, Bitcoin only, great features. There's a newer version called Jade Plus, it has much better camera and overall is a better, although a bit more expensive, option. You can even [build it on your own](https://github.com/Blockstream/jade/), if you feel adventurous. [Seedsigner](https://github.com/SeedSigner/seedsigner) - another DIY, fully open source, air gapped, Bitcoin only hardware wallet, not for you if you're just starting up but something to consider later. [Krux wallet](https://selfcustody.github.io/krux/) - one more DIY hardware device, I love this one for many reasons. Similar to Seedsigner, it's fully open source, air gapped, Bitcoin only hardware wallet, that is not for you right now if you're just starting up, but something to consider at a later stage and/or to up the security of your bitcoin. There's also Ledger, but I wouldn't recommend it as it's not fully open source, keep and already leaked customers' details, recently said they're capable of sending customers' keys out just with a firmware update, etc. **Stay away**, save yourself a headache in the future. Whatever wallet you'll decide to buy, purchase DIRECTLY from the manufacturer, no eBay, no Amazon. Make sure the device is NOT preset, and you will generate your own seed words. Write them down on any piece of paper as well as the receiving address. Now wipe the wallet and generate a new wallet. If the seed words are different from the first set, you're safe to use it. Find an option to set a passphrase and use it. This will boost the security to another level. Never store the seed words and passphrase together. Use a different medium if possible. If somebody finds both, they'll be able to steal your coin. This little device will hold the keys to your money, that's the reason why you have to be a bit more careful. Also, no worries, if it breaks, you can replace it - as long as you keep your seed words and passphrase(s) safe. Welcome to the rabbit hole and don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions anytime during your Bitcoin journey. Also, [check the sidebar](https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/about) that's filled with lots of great info and if you have any questions, visit r/BitcoinBeginners or r/Bitcoin and look for the answers.

coinfeeds-bot

tldr; Crypto funds saw $1.06 billion in weekly inflows, marking a third consecutive week of gains amid geopolitical tensions with Iran. Bitcoin captured 75% of the inflows, reinforcing its perception as a safe haven, while Ethereum benefited from the launch of BlackRock's Staked Ethereum Trust ETF. Total exchange-traded product assets rose 9.4% to $140 billion. The majority of inflows came from the U.S., with notable contributions from Canada, Switzerland, and Hong Kong, while Germany experienced outflows. *This summary is auto generated by a bot and not meant to replace reading the original article. As always, DYOR.

TheresNoSecondBest

Conbase is safe until is isn't. Read/bookmark this guide and make sure to learn along your journey. Congrats on the move, it's never too late, [despite new people thinking otherwise](https://old.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/rskpuf/i_have_only_600_bitcoinsi_missed_the_bus/). ONLY INVEST MONEY YOU CAN AFFORD TO LOSE. Invest in your knowledge, learn about Bitcoin as much as you can. The Bitcoin Standard book is a must read. So is Broken Money by Lyn Alden. Also, **don't reply any DMs**, emails, private messages on other social media, promising to buy Bitcoin from them or get rich quick by investing into some website. They all are scammers. Even the hot Asian chick, he's a scammer too. **Price wise, nobody knows what the price will be tomorrow, next week or at the end of the year.** **Try "Bitcoin ONLY" strategy for at least the first 210,000 block cycle**, you'll sleep much better. Newcomers lose so much money, holding garbage tokens just because someone on YT told them to. If you don't like losing money in [failed coins](https://www.coingecko.com/research/publications/how-many-cryptocurrencies-failed), avoid. Going DCA is probably the best approach, IMHO. Once a week works best for me, but I'm getting paid weekly. If there's a 10% drop in the price since my last buy, I usually double my buy. This [DCA calculator](https://21vox.com/dca-calculator) might help to decide what will work best for you. In a few years, even $10 dollars a month can make a massive difference. This [DCA blog](https://er-bybitcoin.com/) is pretty interesting too and compares buying bitcoin VS stocks. Now, don't buy some fake bitcoin at a spot ETF place or similar, **get the real thing** that you can withdraw anytime you want. Register at a proper exchange and buy real Bitcoin. Any of these will do [https://bitcoin-only.com/get-bitcoin](https://bitcoin-only.com/get-bitcoin) Install (or buy - in case you're getting Bitcoin in Thousands of $) one or more of these wallets. **A few good wallet choices:** [https://blockstream.com/app/](https://blockstream.com/app/) \- Top Security Features, Open Source and Non-Custodial [https://bluewallet.io](https://bluewallet.io/) \- excellent, easy to use wallet, Open Source and Non-Custodial [https://www.sparrowwallet.com](https://www.sparrowwallet.com) - top desktop wallet [https://electrum.org](https://electrum.org/) \- Solid choice, Open Source and Non-Custodial, one of the oldest and most trusted Bitcoin Wallets. I prefer the desktop version but it works on mobile too. **Lightning wallets** to consider (cheaper and faster transactions, great for small amounts): [https://phoenix.acinq.co/](https://phoenix.acinq.co/) \- Phoenix - very good wallet, uses Tor for extra privacy, easy for anyone new [https://blixtwallet.github.io/](https://blixtwallet.github.io/) \- Blixt - great UI, fast and clean. The app runs a full LND node on your phone and you have the ability to easily open channels to whatever nodes you like. [https://zeusln.com/](https://zeusln.com/) Zeus - impressive wallet with many features, can even generate Nostr keys [https://breez.technology](https://breez.technology/) \- Breez - excellent POS for small business owners as well as integrated Bitrefill Note: Breez does also a hybrid liquid/LN wallet called Misty Breez - the sats being on liquid means no need for channels although the payments take a few extra seconds. You'll also can get a free customable LN address. While talking about hybrid wallets, there's also Aqua Wallet although not IMHO as good as Misty Breez. There are also custodial LN wallet but I would honestly avoid using them because you have to trust the wallet operator not to steal your money. Their only advantage is that they are incredibly easy to use, although it might cost you big one day. To keep up to date with spending wallets, visit r/TheLightningNetwork at least once a while and perhaps r/RGB in the future. **Hardware Wallets** (to store larger amounts): [Trezor](https://trezor.io/) \- Easy to use, no matter how new in Bitcoin you're. Use the Bitcoin only firmware as it's safer than a multi coin software. [ColdCard](https://coldcardwallet.com/) - air gapped, Bitcoin only, has advanced features but a new user will do fine with one of the great tutorials available. [BitBox02](https://bitbox.swiss/bitbox02/bitcoin-only/) - another great little device, opt for the more secure Bitcoin ONLY version (less coins = less code = less chance for a hidden bug or a backdoor) [Jade](https://blockstream.com/jade) - air gapped, fully open source, Bitcoin only, great features. There's a newer version called Jade Plus, it has much better camera and overall is a better, although a bit more expensive, option. You can even [build it on your own](https://github.com/Blockstream/jade/), if you feel adventurous. [Seedsigner](https://github.com/SeedSigner/seedsigner) - another DIY, fully open source, air gapped, Bitcoin only hardware wallet, not for you if you're just starting up but something to consider later. [Krux wallet](https://selfcustody.github.io/krux/) - one more DIY hardware device, I love this one for many reasons. Similar to Seedsigner, it's fully open source, air gapped, Bitcoin only hardware wallet, that is not for you right now if you're just starting up, but something to consider at a later stage and/or to up the security of your bitcoin. There's also Ledger, but I wouldn't recommend it as it's not fully open source, keep and already leaked customers' details, recently said they're capable of sending customers' keys out just with a firmware update, etc. **Stay away**, save yourself a headache in the future. Whatever wallet you'll decide to buy, purchase DIRECTLY from the manufacturer, no eBay, no Amazon. Make sure the device is NOT preset, and you will generate your own seed words. Write them down on any piece of paper as well as the receiving address. Now wipe the wallet and generate a new wallet. If the seed words are different from the first set, you're safe to use it. Find an option to set a passphrase and use it. This will boost the security to another level. Never store the seed words and passphrase together. Use a different medium if possible. If somebody finds both, they'll be able to steal your coin. This little device will hold the keys to your money, that's the reason why you have to be a bit more careful. Also, no worries, if it breaks, you can replace it - as long as you keep your seed words and passphrase(s) safe. Welcome to the rabbit hole and don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions anytime during your Bitcoin journey. Also, [check the sidebar](https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/about) that's filled with lots of great info and if you have any questions, visit r/BitcoinBeginners or r/Bitcoin and look for the answers.

thebaldmaniac

I understand a multi asset ETF, but SHIB and Litecoin? Select better alts!

coinfeeds-bot

tldr; T. Rowe Price has filed an amendment for its Active Crypto ETF, which includes a broad range of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Litecoin, and SHIB. This active ETF allows the sponsor to adjust holdings among eligible assets rather than tracking a single coin. Bitcoin and Ethereum are expected to make up over 50% of the fund's holdings. The filing reflects a shift towards multi-asset crypto products, aiming to provide diversified exposure within a single ETF. Launch details, including fees and portfolio weights, are yet to be finalized. *This summary is auto generated by a bot and not meant to replace reading the original article. As always, DYOR.

Legitimate-Oil3224

think it's a bug, just happened on all other ETF too : [https://www.theblock.co/data/etfs/etf-comparison/cumulative-spot-etf-volumes-excluding-btc-and-eth](https://www.theblock.co/data/etfs/etf-comparison/cumulative-spot-etf-volumes-excluding-btc-and-eth)

Sensitive-Mango3216

The "Bitcoin CEO" joke never gets old 💀 but for real though I've been watching this move too and it's wild how coordinated everything seems. My theory is that we're seeing some institutional flows finally kicking in - maybe pension funds or ETF rebalancing that's hitting both crypto and tech at once. I work in IT and our company's been talking about how client budgets for software projects are suddenly loosening up again which could explain some of the momentum in that space. The timing feels too clean to just be retail FOMO but who knows, maybe everyone just decided Tuesday was moon day 🚀

ReliantToker

You’re 100% correct on the plumbing: BlackRock is the manager, not the "owner" in the traditional sense. However, dismissing the premise based on that technicality misses the structural shift happening in 2026. ​Here’s why the distinction matters less than the result: ​The Mandate Shift: We aren't just seeing "individual people" buying IBIT anymore. As of this month, over 1,690 institutional entities—including pension funds, endowments, and sovereign wealth advisors—are the ones driving these $763M weekly inflows. When a multi-billion dollar pension fund buys IBIT, that is Institutional Conviction moving the needle, even if they use BlackRock’s wrapper to do it. ​The "Internal" Signal: BlackRock has actually begun integrating Bitcoin exposure into its own global allocation funds (like the Strategic Income Opportunities Fund). So in many cases, BlackRock is effectively the "person" buying its own ETF to give their diversified clients exposure. ​The Absorption: Whether it’s a hedge fund or a high-net-worth individual, once that capital enters IBIT, BlackRock must buy the underlying BTC and take it off the market. With the 20 millionth coin now mined, that "Institutional" wrapper is the primary vacuum sucking up the last of the liquid supply. ​The premise isn't that BlackRock is a "HODLer"—it's that BlackRock has built the superhighway for the world's largest pools of capital to finally exit fiat and enter Bitcoin.

Awkward_Potential_

>there's little structural danger here. MSTR does not custody their own Bitcoin. In fact, they probably use the same custodian as IBIT and many other ETF's. Ummm, that's actually my biggest concern. Strategy should self custody to keep Coinbase from being too large of a custodian.

Cadenca

When you really boil it down, there's little structural danger here. MSTR does not custody their own Bitcoin. In fact, they probably use the same custodian as IBIT and many other ETF's. IE., this is a moot point. Ownership is not centralized either. Those Bitcoin belong to me and hundreds of thousands of shareholders (inb4 someone tries to point out that technically the MSTR equity does not have direct claim to their BTC yadda yadda). The market can easily tolerate MSTR being at least 10% of the market, so that's 2.1 million coins. That's like 3x what they have now. We'll cross that bridge once we get there, but this is hardly the limit.

ThePugz

Just buy what you can afford, when you can afford it up to what you’re comfortable with. Set daily buys at $5 or $10. Or can always just add ETF’s to your existing portfolio.

Romanizer

At this point it's more of a shell entity or ETF with different products belonging to many different shareholders. And yeah, everyone should buy at maximum pace at this point.

mikeyaurelius

Moving the goalposts, are we? So now I have to invest in one specific coin, which breaks the most important rule to avoid risks, diversification. I live in Germany, so not that far away. Crypto crimes also happen in non EU Eastern Europe and Asia, too, though. And socially engineered scams are prevalent everywhere, but especially in the US. In the US you have another problem, that government institutions are manipulating crypto for insider trading. The biggest hacks happened with some of the most popular exchanges like bitconnect, Mt. Gox, coincheck, binance, Ronin, bybit, Ftx… „Popularity“ is no guarantee for safety. An insured exchange also means banks and government oversight, so maybe the biggest argument for crypto (no banks, no government) becomes moot. Of course many assets have a real life value. I own real estate, which I can obviously use myself or for my companies (another real asset by the way) and have a multitude of other purposes. I also own stocks and ETF, which means I own shares of specific companies, of which some also pay me dividends. I recently sold my gold to buy BTC actually. The reason for me to own several different assets and asset classes is risk dispersion, but also using sudden investment opportunities like the 2020 crash or the 2022 tech weakness. Putting all your money into one coin in a hard wallet is a recipe for disaster.

bankrollbystander

short-term Bitcoin moves usually come from a mix of factors rather than one single event. Big drivers often include ETF inflows, large institutional buys, liquidations of short positions, or positive macro news that pushes investors toward risk assets. sometimes regional demand can add pressure, but it rarely explains the entire move. in most cases the “pump” is just supply meeting sudden demand while traders pile in once momentum starts.

Healthy-Fix65

Yes, I make my monthly investment in a global ETF because otherwise my portfolio isn’t very diversified, but every month I see BTC at this price and I think about shifting my investment back to it to take advantage of this dip. I don’t think there’s a solution to this for me. 

OutlandishnessLimp25

No, BlackRock IS buying bitcoin. BlackRock, as the sponsor/manager, oversees this process. The trust (under BlackRock's management) ultimately holds the Bitcoin in custody (via Coinbase Prime in secure cold storage). So yes-BlackRock/the trust is the one "buying" (or receiving/ acquiring) Bitcoin on behalf of all the ETF shareholders. You can read more here: https://www.blackrock.com/us/financial-professionals/products/333011/ishares-bitcoin-trust

Elendron

BTC had its longest daily streak of ETF inflows last week (five) since October last year. Actually pretty fckin sick.

Kot-Leopold

The key takeaway isn't just that 90% didn't panic sell, but why the on-chain data confirms it. During Bitcoin's 47% drop from $126K to $66K, IBIT saw only 0.2% in redemptions—that's diamond-hand behavior from retail and advisors, not hedge funds. More importantly, exchange supply just hit its lowest level since November 2017. This means coins aren't just staying in ETFs; they're moving to self-custody en masse. You have long-term holders refusing to sell and withdrawing liquidity from exchanges simultaneously. This combination creates a supply shock setup. When demand returns, there's significantly less sell-side liquidity available. BlackRock doubling down with their staked Ether ETF (ETHB) during this drawdown shows their conviction isn't just PR—it's strategic positioning for the next leg up.

coinfeeds-bot

tldr; The 20 millionth bitcoin has been mined, leaving only 1 million bitcoins before reaching the 21 million cap. Since February 24, bitcoin's price has risen by 8.09%, driven by institutional capital inflows and a shift from gold to digital assets. US buyers, ETF inflows, and MicroStrategy's fundraising efforts have contributed to the price increase. MicroStrategy's preferred stock STRC has seen premiums and record trading volumes, enabling efficient bitcoin purchases. Institutional interest continues to drive market dynamics. *This summary is auto generated by a bot and not meant to replace reading the original article. As always, DYOR.

Bluejumprabbit

The data makes sense if you think about who buys into a BlackRock ETF vs who buys spot BTC on an exchange. You're getting pension funds, wealth managers, and family offices with much longer time horizons than retail. Panic selling was always a retail phenomenon and that composition is shifting pretty meaningfully right now.

kironet996

All the smart pants and ETF inflow/outflow "analyzers" who were telling us this is just a small correction before the new ATH are now gone from reddit lol

Mysterious_Date957

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btcprint

I'd wager that majority of IBIT investors are not high net worth - it's literally just an ETF available on most all trading platforms -- it's not a HNW private investment fund

Johan_Laracoding

I bought mine throughout q4 2025 and I do regret it a little bit. It might take a year or two, just to break even. This cost me some opportunity. My stockmarket ETF did much much better, I'm glad I diversified and put the much smaller chunk into BTC.

Hamzehaq7

that's wild, especially with everything going on in the Middle East and gold hitting those ATHs. like, you'd think people would be scared to jump in right now. but yeah, if they find self-custody too tricky, the ETF route is def the safer play for most. makes sense why traditional investors are leaning into it. wonder how long this accumulation phase will last… are we gonna see a big breakout soon?

CryptoD3g3n

WHy would investors pull out anyway? Makes no sense if you invested in Bitcoin. The whole idea is keep saving really for the most. IF you want to trade actively, shouldn't be in an ETF imo

ThreeTonChonker

That’s because if you’re investing through Blackrock you likely have a high net worth. High net worth people are only going to put 5-10% into Bitcoin. But that’s still millions. When a dip happens, it’s a blip on their radar. More than likely they aren’t checking their portfolio that often. It’s only over leveraged people that have 50%+ of their portfolio in something OR “need” something to succeed that check the news every day. These are the people being targeted by FUD and bad news so they sell and allow margin traders to make enormous profits by simply catering to anxious people. All we need to know is that this Blackrock ETF has been in operation for years and people aren’t selling because they’re very likely happy with the results from a zoomed out perspective. If you bought Bitcoin during the dip 5 years ago you could’ve gotten it for $7k. Now we’re all disappointed 5 years later with a 10x at $70k. Everyone is still looking for reasons to hate BTC. Still grasping at straws. Anyone who thinks it’s not still early is naive.

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tldr; BlackRock's Head of Digital Assets, Robert Mitchnick, stated that 90% of its Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) holders did not sell during a recent 47% market drawdown, showing strong conviction among retail investors and financial advisors. On-chain data supports this, with Bitcoin supply on exchanges at its lowest since 2017, indicating long-term holders are moving coins to storage. BlackRock also launched a staked Ether ETF, signaling its growing confidence in the crypto market beyond Bitcoin. *This summary is auto generated by a bot and not meant to replace reading the original article. As always, DYOR.

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AutomaticShopping638

Buy a vanguard index fund or ETF. Deposit money every month. Forget you own it. Wake up rich at 55. It’s a simple game, people just make it hard….

bryanchicken

ETF balancing

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Aggressive-Hall1913

The ETF numbers from the past week (March 10-14, 2026)

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The Inflow Reality: We’ve seen a return to positive net inflows, with around $586M - $659M coming in over the last week/month window. Specifically, March 11th (Wednesday) saw about $244M in net inflows. The Big Picture: While "Green is Good," these numbers are relatively small compared to the massive flood we saw in 2025. We are currently seeing about $150M - $250M avg. daily inflow, which is healthy but not "parabolic" yet. The Accumulation Signal: Despite the geopolitical noise (Iran-Israel tensions), institutional holders like MicroStrategy (Strategy) are still adding (another 4,000+ BTC this week). The "old guard" from Wall Street is showing unprecedented enthusiasm, yet the retail "FOMO" hasn't fully kicked in. My Take: People are over-analyzing every $100M move, but the fact is: Patience is the key. The ETF pipes are open, the supply is thinning, and the speculators are just trading the volatility. We're essentially at the same price point as the last halving (~$64k), building a massive foundation.

Ghola_Mentat

It’ll work just like any other dividend payment. It doesn’t matter that shares of the ETF are exchanged on the open market. The amount of ETH held by BlackRock in the ETF and staked stays the same. Only certain investors can redeem their shares for the assets in the ETF.

WeakEstablishment686

Read the whitepaper, actually fully understood how it worked. Solving the double spend problem, the mining incentive, the probability function, halving, automatic difficulty rebalancing, 21 mil cap, decentralized, ledger of all transactions. Just fascinating from a pure design and math perspective. Realized how resilient it has been through multiple drawdowns. Experienced my first proper drawdown 2021-2023 and held through. Bought in the 30s/40s/50s, turned off my auto buys when it dropped below 30k since I was scared…never again. Those would be up 4x in 5 years to a peak fear low of 60-70k today. Saw the creation of ETFs. Realized there has been minimal sell off by ETF holders. This group of holders will only continue to grow and they are absolutely long term, majority with a small allocation to diversify their portfolio. Did some quick math on Strategy BTC acquired per day (esp through STRC) and realized this adds significant stability in demand. STRC yield attractiveness should fuel further indirect and direct BTC demand. Not sure how much lower we’ll go but I’m trying to accumulate in the 60s-70k while holding some cash in case of a drop to the 40s-50s. At that point if it happens I’ll def sell some individual stock holdings to accumulate more. 2.5x entry point back to ATH.

ross_iya

GDLC ETF holds Bitcoin, ethereum, solana, cardano and XRP. But if your grandma prefers XRP then you should go with a spot XRP ETF. Personally I would download kraken pro, buy XRP then transfer it to a Tangem wallet and put it in a safe with a metal seed phrase.

OptimalPlantIntoRock

That’s good advice. Those ETF are the safest investments right now from a regulatory standpoint.

KateR_H0l1day

I can only tell you factually what the market price did and what I did, in the drop mentioned from $60 to $15. I only bought more crypto and accumulated for the future, exactly the same as I am doing now! I don’t do the basic DCA, it’s like feast and famine for me, I buy when there’s lots of red. Red is my friend, and green actually scares me more, it sounds silly even to me, but that’s the facts. I am well diversified in both coins and ETF’s, I’ve sold several small $Value coins totally after 3-7X and bought back in, a couple I had zero of after selling in 2025, I’ve now been buying back into. But, my larger $Value investments, both coins and ETF’s I’ve sold virtually nothing in years of accumulating 🤷‍♀️

21VOX

I like that. Maybe a toggle on the ETF flows card to swap out the data for a list of ETF holdings. Can do something similar for other corporate BTC holdings too.

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Sorry about that. I listed some of the data we show in the original post. You can also visit the page and take a look. Here's a list for you: * Live price chart * BTC performance (7 day, 30 day, YTD, 1 year, 5 year, 10 year) * Bitcoin dominance (against broader crypto market) * ETF flows * Fear and Greed Index * Funding Rate / Open Interest * Liquidations * Bitcoin Health Score * Whale Alerts * Bitcoin and Lightning Network Stats * Hashrate * Difficult Adjustment * Mempool Fees * Recent Blocks * Market Narrative * Breaking News Feed

Ok-Painting-8611

No. So I just sold my bitcoin and purchased the ETF. No more problem.

ardus666

An ETF inflow does not mean we are back .... lol

HSuke

What if 50% of their ETF is sold in 2 months during a bear market and the exit queue is that long?

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Anselmo4

Utiliza Trade Republic para hacer DCA con ETF s y fondos de inversión porque no hay comisiones con un plan de inversión, solo al vender y el spread es bueno. Y para BTC te recomiendo kraken pro, las comisones son de 0,25% en compra a limite como maker.

tomberata

The Kafkaesque framing is accurate and the Bitcoin origin point is fair. The tension is that the version of crypto that actually scaled, the one that brought institutional capital and ETF and congressional hearings, did it by becoming exactly what Satoshi was building against. Self custody and p2p transacting are the ideologically consistent answer. They are also why the Treasury freeze proposal is being written for exchanges and not for wallets. they know where the stack actually sits

Far-Photograph-2342

This is a very detailed breakdown - thanks for sharing the numbers and scenarios! It really shows how ETF launches, price movements, and corporate accounting rules can affect premiums on leveraged Bitcoin exposure. The question of whether the 6% premium is a temporary dip or a permanent reset is definitely worth debating. Risk management and understanding both market and structural factors are key when analyzing these positions.

Suguha_chan

I would diversify with an all world ETF

OkBuy4754

Classic liquidity hunt pattern forming. I'm scaling in shorts at 71.2k while funding stays positive. Market's too focused on ETF flows but missing the real alpha - exchange outflows are decelerating and options skew just flipped bearish.

Eggs-Benny

Take your total amount of BTC.. put half in cold storage.. keep half in ETF/Exchange.. move on with life.

ExactPound4449

Dad of 3. Most assets in ETF. Bought 0.5 BTC for my kids. Hodl until 10 m. Fingers crossed.

Dankrz27

Yeah fuck all that I dont need any added stress. ETF for me.

TheresNoSecondBest

>I still don't think I am a "crypto pro" That's what scammers call themselves. Avoid anyone being called a crypto pro. Read/bookmark this guide and make sure to learn along your journey. Congrats on the move, it's never too late, [despite new people thinking otherwise](https://old.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/rskpuf/i_have_only_600_bitcoinsi_missed_the_bus/). ONLY INVEST MONEY YOU CAN AFFORD TO LOSE. Invest in your knowledge, learn about Bitcoin as much as you can. The Bitcoin Standard book is a must read. So is Broken Money by Lyn Alden. Also, **don't reply any DMs**, emails, private messages on other social media, promising to buy Bitcoin from them or get rich quick by investing into some website. They all are scammers. Even the hot Asian chick, he's a scammer too. **Price wise, nobody knows what the price will be tomorrow, next week or at the end of the year.** **Try "Bitcoin ONLY" strategy for at least the first 210,000 block cycle**, you'll sleep much better. Newcomers lose so much money, holding garbage tokens just because someone on YT told them to. If you don't like losing money in [failed coins](https://www.coingecko.com/research/publications/how-many-cryptocurrencies-failed), avoid. Going DCA is probably the best approach, IMHO. Once a week works best for me, but I'm getting paid weekly. If there's a 10% drop in the price since my last buy, I usually double my buy. This [DCA calculator](https://21vox.com/dca-calculator) might help to decide what will work best for you. In a few years, even $10 dollars a month can make a massive difference. This [DCA blog](https://er-bybitcoin.com/) is pretty interesting too and compares buying bitcoin VS stocks. Now, don't buy some fake bitcoin at a spot ETF place or similar, **get the real thing** that you can withdraw anytime you want. Register at a proper exchange and buy real Bitcoin. Any of these will do [https://bitcoin-only.com/get-bitcoin](https://bitcoin-only.com/get-bitcoin) Install (or buy - in case you're getting Bitcoin in Thousands of $) one or more of these wallets. **A few good wallet choices:** [https://blockstream.com/app/](https://blockstream.com/app/) \- Top Security Features, Open Source and Non-Custodial [https://bluewallet.io](https://bluewallet.io/) \- excellent, easy to use wallet, Open Source and Non-Custodial [https://www.sparrowwallet.com](https://www.sparrowwallet.com) - top desktop wallet [https://electrum.org](https://electrum.org/) \- Solid choice, Open Source and Non-Custodial, one of the oldest and most trusted Bitcoin Wallets. I prefer the desktop version but it works on mobile too. **Lightning wallets** to consider (cheaper and faster transactions, great for small amounts): [https://phoenix.acinq.co/](https://phoenix.acinq.co/) \- Phoenix - very good wallet, uses Tor for extra privacy, easy for anyone new [https://blixtwallet.github.io/](https://blixtwallet.github.io/) \- Blixt - great UI, fast and clean. The app runs a full LND node on your phone and you have the ability to easily open channels to whatever nodes you like. [https://zeusln.com/](https://zeusln.com/) Zeus - impressive wallet with many features, can even generate Nostr keys [https://breez.technology](https://breez.technology/) \- Breez - excellent POS for small business owners as well as integrated Bitrefill Note: Breez does also a hybrid liquid/LN wallet called Misty Breez - the sats being on liquid means no need for channels although the payments take a few extra seconds. You'll also can get a free customable LN address. While talking about hybrid wallets, there's also Aqua Wallet although not IMHO as good as Misty Breez. There are also custodial LN wallet but I would honestly avoid using them because you have to trust the wallet operator not to steal your money. Their only advantage is that they are incredibly easy to use, although it might cost you big one day. To keep up to date with spending wallets, visit r/TheLightningNetwork at least once a while and perhaps r/RGB in the future. **Hardware Wallets** (to store larger amounts): [Trezor](https://trezor.io/) \- Easy to use, no matter how new in Bitcoin you're. Use the Bitcoin only firmware as it's safer than a multi coin software. [ColdCard](https://coldcardwallet.com/) - air gapped, Bitcoin only, has advanced features but a new user will do fine with one of the great tutorials available. [BitBox02](https://bitbox.swiss/bitbox02/bitcoin-only/) - another great little device, opt for the more secure Bitcoin ONLY version (less coins = less code = less chance for a hidden bug or a backdoor) [Jade](https://blockstream.com/jade) - air gapped, fully open source, Bitcoin only, great features. There's a newer version called Jade Plus, it has much better camera and overall is a better, although a bit more expensive, option. You can even [build it on your own](https://github.com/Blockstream/jade/), if you feel adventurous. [Seedsigner](https://github.com/SeedSigner/seedsigner) - another DIY, fully open source, air gapped, Bitcoin only hardware wallet, not for you if you're just starting up but something to consider later. [Krux wallet](https://selfcustody.github.io/krux/) - one more DIY hardware device, I love this one for many reasons. Similar to Seedsigner, it's fully open source, air gapped, Bitcoin only hardware wallet, that is not for you right now if you're just starting up, but something to consider at a later stage and/or to up the security of your bitcoin. There's also Ledger, but I wouldn't recommend it as it's not fully open source, keep and already leaked customers' details, recently said they're capable of sending customers' keys out just with a firmware update, etc. **Stay away**, save yourself a headache in the future. Whatever wallet you'll decide to buy, purchase DIRECTLY from the manufacturer, no eBay, no Amazon. Make sure the device is NOT preset, and you will generate your own seed words. Write them down on any piece of paper as well as the receiving address. Now wipe the wallet and generate a new wallet. If the seed words are different from the first set, you're safe to use it. Find an option to set a passphrase and use it. This will boost the security to another level. Never store the seed words and passphrase together. Use a different medium if possible. If somebody finds both, they'll be able to steal your coin. This little device will hold the keys to your money, that's the reason why you have to be a bit more careful. Also, no worries, if it breaks, you can replace it - as long as you keep your seed words and passphrase(s) safe. Welcome to the rabbit hole and don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions anytime during your Bitcoin journey. Also, [check the sidebar](https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/about) that's filled with lots of great info and if you have any questions, visit r/BitcoinBeginners or r/Bitcoin and look for the answers.

lookingglass91

And when oil is priced in btc? Ignore You (2009-2012): BTC is a niche experiment. Cypherpunks mine it; media/Twitter barely notices. Price: <$1 to $10. No threat. Laugh at You/Ridicule (2013-2017): "Magic internet money," Ponzi scam jokes from CNBC, economists (e.g., Krugman: "Bitcoin is evil"). Bubbles pop (Mt. Gox), but awareness grows. Price: $1k peaks, crashes. Retail FOMO starts. Fight You/Attack (2018-2025+): Heavy resistance—regulators ban exchanges (China), SEC lawsuits (Ripple, Coinbase), FUD campaigns ("rat poison squared" - Warren Buffett), inflation smears, energy FUD, CBDC pushes as competition. 2022 FTX collapse weaponized. Yet halvings, Lightning, ETFs force grudging respect. Price: $69k ATH (2021), bear to $16k, back to $100k+ (2025). You Win (2026+ emerging): Mass adoption. Energy priced in BTC. (Electricity / oil), BTC as reserve asset (nations like El Salvador, maybe others), corporate treasuries (MicroStrategy, Tesla hold), TradFi integration (Goldman, Fideltiy, Citi Bank) (ETFs >$100B AUM), payment rails. Governments buy dips or launch BTC ETFs. Price moons indefinitely as sound money supplants fiat. Where are we now (March 2026)? Still deep in Stage 3: Fight You, but cracking toward Stage 4. Post-2025 peak ($125k), we're seeing intensified battles—SEC delays on more ETFs/staking, EU MiCA regs squeezing privacy coins, US political theater (pro/anti-BTC bills), bank FUD on volatility amid macro chaos. But wins mount: Nation-state buying rumors, ETF inflows resuming, on-chain metrics show HODLers stacking (reserves <2.5M BTC). The "fight" is fiercer because victory's close—institutions aren't laughing anymore; they're competing. Full "win" hits when fiat debasement accelerates. Resistance = fuel; expect more noise before silence.

Potential-Shallot956

Holding long term is the aim. Forms part of a diversified investment portfolio. Whats the plus for holding directly in a cold wallet over an ETF?

stephvax

A lot of it is ETF-related. Authorized participants rebalance around market open, and the creation/redemption mechanism forces spot BTC transactions that show up as exchange inflows. You can actually see it in intraday exchange flow data: deposit spikes cluster in the 30 min window before US open. Options dealers hedging delta adds to it, but the ETF plumbing is the structural driver that didn't exist before 2024.

Educational_Care_156

Why? This ETF has expenses that will eat into your gains. What do you gain buy not directly owning Bitcoin?

ThePugz

Just waited to see what the US government would do. Was worried they might move to ban it as a competing currency to the US dollar. Once that didn’t happen & now that they’ve actually allowed several crypto ETF’s in all in.

harvested

It's a reddit thing. They trust everything. There are more reasons against ETF: A lot of people don't consider future growth. If this is a 20-30y holding and you want to move country, or wealth taxes are introduced by your government, they kinda have you over a barrel. The MER fees also compound over time.

user_name_checks_out

The tax treatment for an ETF might be better than that for bitcoins you hold in your own name. And you can purchase an ETF through your pension plan. But, with an ETF you have to trust a custodian, that's a hard no from me. NYKNY₿. It has nothing to do with contributing to the adoption (not "adaption") of bitcoin. Bitcoin is already serving its intended purpose just fine.

leonm0161

This is a question of principle Also, if the person who asked the original question, wants to contribute to the adaption of BTC, meaning using it for everyday transactions, they can't do it with an ETF Also, I don't see where there is an advantage of an ETF except that it's easier as you don't take responsibility yourself

TheresNoSecondBest

Welcome back, mate. It's never too late, [despite new people thinking otherwise](https://old.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/rskpuf/i_have_only_600_bitcoinsi_missed_the_bus/). ONLY INVEST MONEY YOU CAN AFFORD TO LOSE. Invest in your knowledge, learn about Bitcoin as much as you can. The Bitcoin Standard book is a must read. So is Broken Money by Lyn Alden. Also, **don't reply any DMs**, emails, private messages on other social media, promising to buy Bitcoin from them or get rich quick by investing into some website. They all are scammers. Even the hot Asian chick, he's a scammer too. **Try "Bitcoin ONLY" strategy for at least the first 210,000 block cycle**, you'll sleep much better. Newcomers lose so much money, holding garbage tokens just because someone on YT told them to. If you don't like losing money in [failed coins](https://www.coingecko.com/research/publications/how-many-cryptocurrencies-failed), avoid. Going DCA is probably the best approach, IMHO. Once a week works best for me, but I'm getting paid weekly. If there's a 10% drop in the price since my last buy, I usually double my buy. This [DCA calculator](https://21vox.com/dca-calculator) might help to decide what will work best for you. In a few years, even $10 dollars a month can make a massive difference. This [DCA blog](https://er-bybitcoin.com/) is pretty interesting too and compares buying bitcoin VS stocks. Now, don't buy some fake bitcoin at a spot ETF place or similar, **get the real thing** that you can withdraw anytime you want. I hope the "Not your keys, not your cheese" lesson wasn't too expensive. This being said, I haven't see you mentioning any wallets. Here are some: Install (or buy - in case you're getting Bitcoin in Thousands of $) one or more of these wallets. **A few good wallet choices:** [https://blockstream.com/app/](https://blockstream.com/app/) \- Top Security Features, Open Source and Non-Custodial [https://bluewallet.io](https://bluewallet.io/) \- excellent, easy to use wallet, Open Source and Non-Custodial [https://www.sparrowwallet.com](https://www.sparrowwallet.com) - top desktop wallet [https://electrum.org](https://electrum.org/) \- Solid choice, Open Source and Non-Custodial, one of the oldest and most trusted Bitcoin Wallets. I prefer the desktop version but it works on mobile too. **Lightning wallets** to consider (cheaper and faster transactions, great for small amounts): [https://phoenix.acinq.co/](https://phoenix.acinq.co/) \- Phoenix - very good wallet, uses Tor for extra privacy, easy for anyone new [https://blixtwallet.github.io/](https://blixtwallet.github.io/) \- Blixt - great UI, fast and clean. The app runs a full LND node on your phone and you have the ability to easily open channels to whatever nodes you like. [https://zeusln.com/](https://zeusln.com/) Zeus - impressive wallet with many features, can even generate Nostr keys [https://breez.technology](https://breez.technology/) \- Breez - excellent POS for small business owners as well as integrated Bitrefill Note: Breez does also a hybrid liquid/LN wallet called Misty Breez - the sats being on liquid means no need for channels although the payments take a few extra seconds. You'll also can get a free customable LN address. While talking about hybrid wallets, there's also Aqua Wallet although not IMHO as good as Misty Breez. There are also custodial LN wallet but I would honestly avoid using them because you have to trust the wallet operator not to steal your money. Their only advantage is that they are incredibly easy to use, although it might cost you big one day. To keep up to date with spending wallets, visit r/TheLightningNetwork at least once a while and perhaps r/RGB in the future. **Hardware Wallets** (to store larger amounts): [Trezor](https://trezor.io/) \- Easy to use, no matter how new in Bitcoin you're. Use the Bitcoin only firmware as it's safer than a multi coin software. [ColdCard](https://coldcardwallet.com/) - air gapped, Bitcoin only, has advanced features but a new user will do fine with one of the great tutorials available. [BitBox02](https://bitbox.swiss/bitbox02/bitcoin-only/) - another great little device, opt for the more secure Bitcoin ONLY version (less coins = less code = less chance for a hidden bug or a backdoor) [Jade](https://blockstream.com/jade) - air gapped, fully open source, Bitcoin only, great features. There's a newer version called Jade Plus, it has much better camera and overall is a better, although a bit more expensive, option. You can even [build it on your own](https://github.com/Blockstream/jade/), if you feel adventurous. [Seedsigner](https://github.com/SeedSigner/seedsigner) - another DIY, fully open source, air gapped, Bitcoin only hardware wallet, not for you if you're just starting up but something to consider later. [Krux wallet](https://selfcustody.github.io/krux/) - one more DIY hardware device, I love this one for many reasons. Similar to Seedsigner, it's fully open source, air gapped, Bitcoin only hardware wallet, that is not for you right now if you're just starting up, but something to consider at a later stage and/or to up the security of your bitcoin. There's also Ledger, but I wouldn't recommend it as it's not fully open source, keep and already leaked customers' details, recently said they're capable of sending customers' keys out just with a firmware update, etc. **Stay away**, save yourself a headache in the future. Whatever wallet you'll decide to buy, purchase DIRECTLY from the manufacturer, no eBay, no Amazon. Make sure the device is NOT preset, and you will generate your own seed words. Write them down on any piece of paper as well as the receiving address. Now wipe the wallet and generate a new wallet. If the seed words are different from the first set, you're safe to use it. Find an option to set a passphrase and use it. This will boost the security to another level. Never store the seed words and passphrase together. Use a different medium if possible. If somebody finds both, they'll be able to steal your coin. This little device will hold the keys to your money, that's the reason why you have to be a bit more careful. Also, no worries, if it breaks, you can replace it - as long as you keep your seed words and passphrase(s) safe. Welcome to the rabbit hole and don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions anytime during your Bitcoin journey. Also, [check the sidebar](https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/about) that's filled with lots of great info and if you have any questions, visit r/BitcoinBeginners or r/Bitcoin and look for the answers.

abhicoinexpansion

# Gemini said Welcome to the game. Since you’re starting with $1,000, the best move is not to gamble on "crazy" moonshots yet. Stocks like Take-Two (Rockstar’s parent) are okay, but they move slowly. Most beginners start with a low-cost S&P 500 ETF (like VOO) for long-term safety and Bitcoin for crypto exposure. Don't go all-in on one thing. Maybe split it 70/30 between stocks and crypto. Spend a month watching YouTube channels like Whiteboard Crypto to learn how to read basic charts before buying. Treat that first grand as your "tuition" and stay patient.

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_SlipperySalmon_

It certainly isn't optimal. I guess in a way it is held by all the individuals buying mstr shares and its derivatives. Just like how the ETF supply pools are representing millions of purchasers.

Hamzehaq7

i mean, the ETF inflows are definitely telling a different story than the price. that $1.30–$1.35 zone seems like a solid support too. if ripple can pull off this lending protocol thing, it could really change the game for XRP. turning it into collateral instead of just a payment method makes a lot of sense, especially if we're looking at yield generation. tbh, i'm curious how much these institutional plays influence the retail side though. if they see value in using it as collateral, won't that push the price up? but yeah, if it dips below $1.30, i might start questioning that thesis. what do you think? is RLUSD really gonna bridge that gap or just end up being another experiment?

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LaurentDuboi

it looks like 2021 highs and 2024 post ETF run consolidation seems to be giving a good support, often BTC dip just a little more than people expect so 55k could be the bottom we see. Feb 5 low could also be it. Nobody knows but i think this is a good entry point but never go all in at one moment during the bear market, always DCA.

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Post is by: bytewitco and the url/text [ ](https://goo.gl/GP6ppk)is: /r/CryptoMarkets/comments/1rr2pob/i_analyzed_50_crypto_news_sources_over_the_past/ I track sentiment across +50 crypto and finance news sources daily using AI scoring (0-100, bearish to bullish). Last week was one of the most interesting divergences I've seen. Here's the breakdown: What everyone believes: • "Institutions are leaving crypto" • "Bear market confirmed" • "BTC is done" What the data actually shows: 1. ETF flows quietly flipped bullish $9B outflowed from BTC ETFs over 4 months. Scary. But the last two weeks: $787M and $568M in inflows back to back. That's the biggest reversal since November. Sentiment score across sources: 93/100 bullish, 95% confidence. 2. BTC decoupled from gold during a military conflict On March 9, BTC rallied 3.5% to $68K while gold dumped 5% and Nasdaq bled. This is the first clean safe-haven behavior we've seen this cycle. Every source I track scored this 89-93 bullish. 3. Fear & Greed has been below 15 for a full month I went back and checked every instance of 2+ weeks below 15 since 2020: • Dec 2022 → BTC doubled in 3 months • Jan 2023 → +40% in 30 days • June 2024 → +60% in 4 months • Now → ??? Average 90-day forward return: +47%. Worst case: +12%. 4. Saylor loaded $1.28B while retail panic sold MicroStrategy now holds 738,731 BTC. He's buying at $66K while Fear & Greed sits at 8. The gap between retail sentiment and institutional activity is the widest I've tracked. 5. The whiplash is the signal BTC hit $74K midweek, crashed to $69K on Friday's jobs miss (92K losses), then reclaimed $70K by Sunday. Gold didn't recover. Nasdaq didn't recover. BTC did. TL;DR: Every sentiment indicator says fear. Every flow indicator says accumulation. When these diverge this hard, historically the money wins. Not the feelings. Not financial advice — just data from tracking +50 sources daily. *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/CryptoMarkets) if you have any questions or concerns.*

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0xZennite

Yeah the ETF flow dynamic is massive — once those inflows become structural (pension funds, 401k allocations) it's basically a slow-motion supply squeeze. The interesting question is whether that buying pressure stays concentrated in BTC and ETH or eventually spills into alts. Are you seeing any signs of that broadening yet?

KateR_H0l1day

It’s almost impossible to time the market bottom and top, if you get one of them, you’re extremely lucky. Your plan is good, having a strategy to critical IMO, however you need to do “what if’s”. For example, what if we’ve already seen the bottom, what if it only goes down to $55K. What will you do in those circumstances, will you be missing out and buying nothing? Is your plan to buy with a lump sum, or have you allocated a portion of your salary for weekly or monthly buys? If lump sum, is it an amount you’d be willing to lose, do you have other investments outside crypto, if so, what percentage of BTC do you want to own compared to TradFi? What is your risk level at, for example are you buying BTC from an Exchange/DEX, where will you hold it, do you have a cold wallet already. Or, are you buying an ETF, which one, why, you could buy MSTR with more risk, and bet on it beating BTC, or buy STRC, less risk, get 11% now rotate monthly earnings directly into BTC/MSTR, so many options to decide on!! I don’t think from your OP, or comments, that you have a plan/strategy, you have an idea, but you need to take it further and flesh out the strategy to achieve the desired goals 🤷‍♀️ I honestly don’t think we will drop into the $40K band, that’s my idea, and I’ve built a strategy around that, which is in place today. But good luck 🍀whatever you do

goneshootin79

Put it into an ETF or precious metals instead.

TheresNoSecondBest

Mate, you're going to lose all your money if you try to time your entry/exit on such volatile asset. In Bitcoin, long time horizon usually wins. Anyway, read/bookmark this guide and make sure to learn along your journey. Congrats on the move, it's never too late, [despite new people thinking otherwise](https://old.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/rskpuf/i_have_only_600_bitcoinsi_missed_the_bus/). ONLY INVEST MONEY YOU CAN AFFORD TO LOSE. Invest in your knowledge, learn about Bitcoin as much as you can. The Bitcoin Standard book is a must read. So is Broken Money by Lyn Alden. Also, **don't reply any DMs**, emails, private messages on other social media, promising to buy Bitcoin from them or get rich quick by investing into some website. They all are scammers. Even the hot Asian chick, he's a scammer too. **Price wise, nobody knows what the price will be tomorrow, next week or at the end of the year.** **Try "Bitcoin ONLY" strategy for at least the first 210,000 block cycle**, you'll sleep much better. Newcomers lose so much money, holding garbage tokens just because someone on YT told them to. If you don't like losing money in [failed coins](https://www.coingecko.com/research/publications/how-many-cryptocurrencies-failed), avoid. Going DCA is probably the best approach, IMHO. Once a week works best for me, but I'm getting paid weekly. If there's a 10% drop in the price since my last buy, I usually double my buy. This [DCA calculator](https://21vox.com/dca-calculator) might help to decide what will work best for you. In a few years, even $10 dollars a month can make a massive difference. This [DCA blog](https://er-bybitcoin.com/) is pretty interesting too and compares buying bitcoin VS stocks. Now, don't buy some fake bitcoin at a spot ETF place or similar, **get the real thing** that you can withdraw anytime you want. Register at a proper exchange and buy real Bitcoin. Any of these will do [https://bitcoin-only.com/get-bitcoin](https://bitcoin-only.com/get-bitcoin) Install (or buy - in case you're getting Bitcoin in Thousands of $) one or more of these wallets. **A few good wallet choices:** [https://blockstream.com/app/](https://blockstream.com/app/) \- Top Security Features, Open Source and Non-Custodial [https://bluewallet.io](https://bluewallet.io/) \- excellent, easy to use wallet, Open Source and Non-Custodial [https://www.sparrowwallet.com](https://www.sparrowwallet.com) - top desktop wallet [https://electrum.org](https://electrum.org/) \- Solid choice, Open Source and Non-Custodial, one of the oldest and most trusted Bitcoin Wallets. I prefer the desktop version but it works on mobile too. **Lightning wallets** to consider (cheaper and faster transactions, great for small amounts): [https://phoenix.acinq.co/](https://phoenix.acinq.co/) \- Phoenix - very good wallet, uses Tor for extra privacy, easy for anyone new [https://blixtwallet.github.io/](https://blixtwallet.github.io/) \- Blixt - great UI, fast and clean. The app runs a full LND node on your phone and you have the ability to easily open channels to whatever nodes you like. [https://zeusln.com/](https://zeusln.com/) Zeus - impressive wallet with many features, can even generate Nostr keys [https://breez.technology](https://breez.technology/) \- Breez - excellent POS for small business owners as well as integrated Bitrefill Note: Breez does also a hybrid liquid/LN wallet called Misty Breez - the sats being on liquid means no need for channels although the payments take a few extra seconds. You'll also can get a free customable LN address. While talking about hybrid wallets, there's also Aqua Wallet although not IMHO as good as Misty Breez. There are also custodial LN wallet but I would honestly avoid using them because you have to trust the wallet operator not to steal your money. Their only advantage is that they are incredibly easy to use, although it might cost you big one day. To keep up to date with spending wallets, visit r/TheLightningNetwork at least once a while and perhaps r/RGB in the future. **Hardware Wallets** (to store larger amounts): [Trezor](https://trezor.io/) \- Easy to use, no matter how new in Bitcoin you're. Use the Bitcoin only firmware as it's safer than a multi coin software. [ColdCard](https://coldcardwallet.com/) - air gapped, Bitcoin only, has advanced features but a new user will do fine with one of the great tutorials available. [BitBox02](https://bitbox.swiss/bitbox02/bitcoin-only/) - another great little device, opt for the more secure Bitcoin ONLY version (less coins = less code = less chance for a hidden bug or a backdoor) [Jade](https://blockstream.com/jade) - air gapped, fully open source, Bitcoin only, great features. There's a newer version called Jade Plus, it has much better camera and overall is a better, although a bit more expensive, option. You can even [build it on your own](https://github.com/Blockstream/jade/), if you feel adventurous. [Seedsigner](https://github.com/SeedSigner/seedsigner) - another DIY, fully open source, air gapped, Bitcoin only hardware wallet, not for you if you're just starting up but something to consider later. [Krux wallet](https://selfcustody.github.io/krux/) - one more DIY hardware device, I love this one for many reasons. Similar to Seedsigner, it's fully open source, air gapped, Bitcoin only hardware wallet, that is not for you right now if you're just starting up, but something to consider at a later stage and/or to up the security of your bitcoin. There's also Ledger, but I wouldn't recommend it as it's not fully open source, keep and already leaked customers' details, recently said they're capable of sending customers' keys out just with a firmware update, etc. **Stay away**, save yourself a headache in the future. Whatever wallet you'll decide to buy, purchase DIRECTLY from the manufacturer, no eBay, no Amazon. Make sure the device is NOT preset, and you will generate your own seed words. Write them down on any piece of paper as well as the receiving address. Now wipe the wallet and generate a new wallet. If the seed words are different from the first set, you're safe to use it. Find an option to set a passphrase and use it. This will boost the security to another level. Never store the seed words and passphrase together. Use a different medium if possible. If somebody finds both, they'll be able to steal your coin. This little device will hold the keys to your money, that's the reason why you have to be a bit more careful. Also, no worries, if it breaks, you can replace it - as long as you keep your seed words and passphrase(s) safe. Welcome to the rabbit hole and don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions anytime during your Bitcoin journey. Also, [check the sidebar](https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/about) that's filled with lots of great info and if you have any questions, visit r/BitcoinBeginners or r/Bitcoin and look for the answers.

jongolfpro

Better to invest in QQQ or Vanguard ETF. While it sits there earning 16-18% per year, spend the next two years learning how to day trade BTC with paper money. Once you have a full understanding of the market, 200+ trades with a 55%+ win ratio, and a set of rules that gives you an edge… then shift into day trading if you have the time.

cashflashmil

$5k is actually a good starting size if you treat it like capital to learn with rather than money you need to double quickly. Most consistently profitable traders I know don’t try to day trade a small account aggressively. The usual approach looks more like this: First, keep most of the capital in strong assets. Something like BTC/ETH or a few large caps. That way even if you’re not actively trading every day, the account is still exposed to the long-term trend of the market. Second, only use a smaller portion for active trading. For example $1k-$2k for swing trades. Short timeframes are where most new traders blow up accounts because the noise is huge and fees eat everything. Third, risk management matters more than strategy. A common rule is risking around 1-2% of the account per trade. That means even a bad streak won’t wipe you out. In terms of returns, people online often talk about 20-50% per month, but realistically most professional traders are happy with something closer to 3-10% monthly on average over time. The real edge usually comes from surviving multiple cycles rather than one lucky trade. Also, a big part of trading isn’t entries - it’s understanding what’s actually moving the market: macro liquidity, ETF flows, narratives, institutional positioning. That’s why many traders follow daily market breakdowns to stay updated. WebSnack does a good job summarizing Bitcoin moves, macro signals and crypto market narratives in a short daily brief, which helps keep the bigger picture clear when you’re trading. If you treat the $5k as a learning account, focus on risk management and understanding market structure first, the chances of growing it over time are much higher than trying to flip it fast.

piggleii

No idea why Litecoin needs an ETF.

Hitachi22

The crypto ETF issuer is just sitting back collecting the fees. They could care less about the underlying coin.

Hitachi22

Litecoin ETF launched 5 months ago and hasn't had any inflows in 3 months and barely has $6.5 million net assets. That shitcoin is dead.

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0xZennite

The ETF flows have been massive, yeah. Hundreds of millions in daily inflows creates a consistent bid that wasn't there before — it's basically a new structural demand layer. What's interesting is how it's decoupled crypto a bit from pure retail sentiment. Do you think the ETF effect plateaus eventually or does it keep compounding as more institutional allocators rotate in?

uncapchad

If you are buying Bitcoin on a cryptocurrency exchange, there are no wash rules. Selling a spot Bitcoin ETF at a loss and repurchasing it (or another spot Bitcoin ETF) within 30 days does not trigger the wash sale rule, unlike with traditional securities. (IBIT, FBTC for e.g.) Important caveat: This treatment applies only to spot Bitcoin ETFs structured as grantor trusts. Bitcoin futures ETFs (like BITO), which are structured as Regulated Investment Companies (RICs), **are** subject to wash sale rules because they are classified as securities.

Physical_Plane_4170

So if I’m buying through Robinhood is that an ETF?

Ourcrypto_news

ETF flows swinging like this shows how sensitive crypto markets are to global events. The Gulf conflict is definitely spooking investors

Any_Pomegranate1134

Yes it has actually . The biggest factor pushing bitcoin and ETHEREUM is the ETF. Cause they have hundreds of millions in them

MonsieurGump

“The ETF era” is mostly long term investors who sold and rebought in tax efficient wrappers.