
Hashdex to Liquidate DEFI Bitcoin ETF Following Low Demand
Hashdex is shutting down its DEFI Bitcoin ETF after Aug. 17, distributing cash to remaining investors by Aug. 28 following persistent capital outflows and low demand.

Hashdex is shutting down its DEFI Bitcoin ETF after Aug. 17, distributing cash to remaining investors by Aug. 28 following persistent capital outflows and low demand.

US spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs attracted over $1 billion in fresh cash for their strongest weekly inflows since April, with BlackRock capturing the vast majority of the capital amid renewed focus on institutional custody.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted roughly $1 billion in net inflows this week, the strongest since April, amid ongoing regulatory uncertainty and heightened security concerns following a $116 million Coldcard hack.

BlackRock's spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded a combined $3.5 billion net decrease from capital-share transactions in Q2, reversing a $13.9 billion increase from a year prior, according to SEC filings.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $620 million in inflows over consecutive days following a $116 million Coldcard wallet hack, sparking renewed debate among investors regarding the risks and security of self-custody versus institutional funds.

US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $244.4M in net inflows on Wednesday, with BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF leading gains. Bitcoin briefly surpassed $64,920, while Ether ETFs attracted inflows and XRP ETFs saw outflows.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs drew over $380 million in net inflows over two days as the Coldcard hardware wallet hack renewed investor interest in institutional custody solutions.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $170.1 million in net inflows on Aug. 3 following a prior session outflow, with BlackRock's IBIT driving nearly two-thirds of the total as participation broadened across seven funds.

Intesa Sanpaolo tripled its position in an iShares staked Ether ETF to 349,600 shares while cutting its iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF holding by 94% during the second quarter.

Hashdex's U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF (DEFI) to cease trading on Aug 17 due to low assets under management ($14.7M), with shareholders to receive cash distributions by Aug 28 after remaining Bitcoin holdings are sold.

Hashdex announced it will liquidate its eponymous spot Bitcoin ETF this month, distributing cash to all remaining shareholders and selling its approximately 225 BTC holdings. The decision follows an evaluation of factors including trading liquidity, operating costs, and investor interest, with the fund holding $14.25 million in net assets.

U.S. spot Bitcoin funds experienced $265.4 million in net outflows on July 31, reversing previous inflows. Ethereum funds saw a $9 million net inflow, primarily due to a $15.4 million inflow into BlackRock's staked Ethereum ETF (ETHB), as other Ether products were flat or negative.

Bitcoin ETFs, with $16.33B in unrealized losses, face a critical test on Aug. 14 as large investment managers disclose their June 30 positions, revealing whether institutional adoption is durable or merely momentum capital in a regulated wrapper.

US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $172.4 million in net inflows in July, reversing two months of outflows, despite late-month selling. However, they remain negative year-to-date with $5.3 billion in outflows. Ether and XRP ETFs also saw positive inflows in July.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their strongest daily inflows in over three weeks, attracting $233.1 million on Thursday, led by BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust with $183.4 million, potentially securing their fourth consecutive week in the green.

Bitcoin ETFs in the US saw $49.8M in outflows over four days as Bitcoin briefly hit $63,000, despite cumulative net inflows remaining at $51.3B.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $225 million in net outflows on July 23, led by a $202 million outflow from BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), ending a seven-day inflow streak of $999 million. Bitcoin prices also declined, though causation between flows and price movement remains unresolved.

US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $225.2 million in net outflows on Thursday, ending a seven-session inflow streak, though weekly inflows remained positive. This occurred as Bitcoin briefly fell below $65,000 amid US-Iran tensions. Meanwhile, spot Ether ETFs extended their inflow streak to five days.

US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded nearly $1 billion in net inflows over seven consecutive trading sessions, suggesting institutional interest. This streak, however, is below April's nine-session run. Inflows on Wednesday were lower than Tuesday's, coinciding with a slight dip in Bitcoin's price and market sentiment.

US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their sixth consecutive day of net inflows on Tuesday, adding $203.1 million, bringing the six-session total to $930 million as Bitcoin traded above $65,000.

Bitcoin (BTC) buyers are demonstrating improved absorption at the $65,000 level, following Binance's largest net outflow of over 9,000 BTC in nearly two years. Analysis from CryptoQuant suggests easing short-term supply pressure, though a new uptrend requires further spot demand and stable price structure.

US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their sixth consecutive day of net inflows on Tuesday, adding $203.1 million and totaling $930 million over the streak. This occurred as Bitcoin traded above $65,000, improving broader crypto market sentiment from 'extreme fear' to 'fear'.

US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their fifth consecutive day of net inflows, totaling $727.3 million, marking the longest streak in nearly three months. Monday saw $226.9 million in inflows, reducing year-to-date outflows below $5 billion, though an analyst suggests this indicates easing selling pressure rather than broad institutional demand.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $75.7 million in net inflows last week, marking a second positive week, but analysts like Simon-Peter Massabni and Citi's revised forecast suggest the recovery lacks strength for a broader uptrend, requiring Bitcoin to break $65K.