Grayscale’s ETF witnessed an outflow of $579 million, respectively.
Bitcoin dropped about 10 percent from its peak after the ETF launch.
Bitcoin ETF
Bitcoin experienced a substantial correction following the approval and listing of the much-hyped 11 spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States. At one point on Friday, the cryptocurrency's value decreased by approximately 10 percent, falling from the previous day's peak of $49,000 to below $42,000. However, it has since rebounded and is currently trading at around $42,700 at the time of writing.
Disappointing Demand for Bitcoin ETFs
Why did the market go in the other direction despite the massive anticipation for Bitcoin ETFs? Even experts previously anticipated that the ETFs would ease the entry barrier for retail and institutional investors to get crypto exposure directly from their brokerage accounts.
Price movement of Bitcoin, Source: Coinmarketcap.com
Although it has been only two days since the 11 Bitcoin ETFs have traded on the US exchanges, the numbers have been disappointing.
The ten newly listed Bitcoin ETFs attracted only $1.4 billion in new funds within two days. Despite the anticipation surrounding their launch, none of the recently introduced Bitcoin ETFs achieved top rankings among US ETFs based on their initial success.
Along with the poor inflows, Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF, which was converted from the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, witnessed an outflow of $579 million, and the previously existing BITO futures ETF endured $151 million in outflows. Considering these figures, the two-day net inflows in the Bitcoin ETFs are only $652 million, while the net spot Bitcoin ETF inflows was at $819 million.
The Hype Could Not Pump New Monies
Although the industry created the hype around the US Bitcoin ETFs, such instruments were already available in several other countries. However, the capital market size of those countries is not comparable to that of the US.
Canada launched the Purpose Investments Bitcoin ETF in February 2021, and within the first two days of trading, the Canadian Bitcoin ETF accumulated assets under management (AUM) totaling $421 million. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin ETFs launched by the two financial giants, BlackRock and Fidelity, currently boast AUMs of $498 million and $422 million, respectively.
Interestingly, the Canadian Bitcoin ETF charges 1.5 percent in fees, while the US one is taking an economical approach, with the lowest fees being 0.2 percent (excluding conditional fee waivers).
After the two performances of the US Bitcoin ETFs, the long-term predictions of the inflows appeared to be long-shots. Bloomberg predicted a $4 billion inflow on the first day and $50 billion by the year's end, while analysts at Standard Chartered were more bullish, eying $100 million by the end of 2024.
Meanwhile, the stock price of the largest US Bitcoin exchange, Coinbase, is plunging about 30 percent from December’s peak. On last Friday’s trading session alone, Coinbase stock declined 7.35 percent, shedding one more percent-point in after-hours trading.
Bitcoin experienced a substantial correction following the approval and listing of the much-hyped 11 spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States. At one point on Friday, the cryptocurrency's value decreased by approximately 10 percent, falling from the previous day's peak of $49,000 to below $42,000. However, it has since rebounded and is currently trading at around $42,700 at the time of writing.
Disappointing Demand for Bitcoin ETFs
Why did the market go in the other direction despite the massive anticipation for Bitcoin ETFs? Even experts previously anticipated that the ETFs would ease the entry barrier for retail and institutional investors to get crypto exposure directly from their brokerage accounts.
Price movement of Bitcoin, Source: Coinmarketcap.com
Although it has been only two days since the 11 Bitcoin ETFs have traded on the US exchanges, the numbers have been disappointing.
The ten newly listed Bitcoin ETFs attracted only $1.4 billion in new funds within two days. Despite the anticipation surrounding their launch, none of the recently introduced Bitcoin ETFs achieved top rankings among US ETFs based on their initial success.
Along with the poor inflows, Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF, which was converted from the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, witnessed an outflow of $579 million, and the previously existing BITO futures ETF endured $151 million in outflows. Considering these figures, the two-day net inflows in the Bitcoin ETFs are only $652 million, while the net spot Bitcoin ETF inflows was at $819 million.
The Hype Could Not Pump New Monies
Although the industry created the hype around the US Bitcoin ETFs, such instruments were already available in several other countries. However, the capital market size of those countries is not comparable to that of the US.
Canada launched the Purpose Investments Bitcoin ETF in February 2021, and within the first two days of trading, the Canadian Bitcoin ETF accumulated assets under management (AUM) totaling $421 million. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin ETFs launched by the two financial giants, BlackRock and Fidelity, currently boast AUMs of $498 million and $422 million, respectively.
Interestingly, the Canadian Bitcoin ETF charges 1.5 percent in fees, while the US one is taking an economical approach, with the lowest fees being 0.2 percent (excluding conditional fee waivers).
After the two performances of the US Bitcoin ETFs, the long-term predictions of the inflows appeared to be long-shots. Bloomberg predicted a $4 billion inflow on the first day and $50 billion by the year's end, while analysts at Standard Chartered were more bullish, eying $100 million by the end of 2024.
Meanwhile, the stock price of the largest US Bitcoin exchange, Coinbase, is plunging about 30 percent from December’s peak. On last Friday’s trading session alone, Coinbase stock declined 7.35 percent, shedding one more percent-point in after-hours trading.
Arnab is an electronics engineer-turned-financial editor. He entered the industry covering the cryptocurrency market for Finance Magnates and later expanded his reach to forex as well. He is passionate about the changing regulatory landscape on financial markets and keenly follows the disruptions in the industry with new-age technologies.
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Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
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Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
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In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
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In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
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Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
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- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
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Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
- Exness’s marketing approach in South Africa
- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
👉 Watch the full interview for fundamental insights into the future of trading in Africa.
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