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BlackRock Submits Application for Third Bitcoin ETF, Launches "Buffered" Product PBIT
According to Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart (@JSeyff), BlackRock has submitted a new Bitcoin ETF application titled “iShares Bitcoin Managed Protection ETF,” with the ticker symbol PBIT. The product is a “buffered” ETF that provides downside protection, but investors must forego some upside returns. Operating as a 1940 Act fund, it uses IBIT as its underlying asset and utilizes the purchase and sale of related options to achieve predefined payoff outcomes. This marks the third Bitcoin-related ETF filing by BlackRock, whose current product lineup remains limited to Bitcoin and Ethereum, without covering other crypto assets. Seyffart also noted that firms such as Calamos and First Trust have previously launched similar buffered/defined outcome Bitcoin ETFs.
Thailand Crypto ETFs Expected to See Only Tens of Millions in Initial Inflows
Odaily Report: Thailand's listing rules for Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will take effect on Friday. James Butterfill, head of research at digital asset investment firm CoinShares, said initial inflows for the first batch of products are expected to be in the tens of millions of dollars, and expectations of reaching billions are unrealistic.Once the new rules take effect, Thai retail investors will be able to gain exposure to the relevant assets through locally listed crypto ETFs; investing in overseas crypto ETFs through domestic brokers will be limited to institutional investors and ultra-high-net-worth investors. The first batch of Thai crypto funds will still need to obtain regulatory approval and complete custody and distribution arrangements before they can trade.Butterfill compared the situation to Hong Kong. As of the end of September, global crypto exchange-traded product (ETP) assets under management stood at $172.9 billion, of which Hong Kong accounted for $733 million, or 0.42%.He said some investors have already gained Bitcoin exposure through overseas funds or direct trading, which could limit demand for local ETFs. MFC Asset Management launched the Bitcoin ETF Tracker Fund (MBTCETF-UI) in 2024, which invests in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT); ONE Asset Management became the first Thai asset management company approved for a Bitcoin ETF-linked fund in the same year. (Cointelegraph)
Bitfinex Analysis: BTC Breaks Below Key Support, ETFs See Single-Day Net Outflow of $450 Million
According to Bitfinex Alpha, Bitcoin broke below the key support level of $77,100 on September 15, closing at $75,702 with a daily decline of 3.2%, marking its third consecutive closing lower after breaking through the recent range bottom. On that day, US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net outflow of $450.4 million, with Fidelity FBTC seeing an outflow of $214.8 million and BlackRock IBIT recording an outflow of $161.7 million, accounting for 84% of total outflows. This marks the 14th-largest single-day net outflow in 2026. The downturn was driven by multiple factors: the failure of the CLARITY Act to advance, the 10-year US Treasury yield rising to 5% (for the first time since 2023), accelerated selling by short-term holders (exchange inflows surged sharply from 19,400 BTC to 33,100 BTC, of which 23,200 BTC were acquired at a loss), and foreign demand dropping to a historic low during the 20-year US Treasury auction. From a technical standpoint, BTC has fallen below the market average value of $76,500 and Strategy's average holding price of $75,412, leaving the average holder currently underwater. If the downtrend continues, key support levels below are $73,500 (cost basis for 3-6 month holders) and $71,300 (realized price for short-term holders). A rebound requires reclaiming $77,100 backed by significant spot trading volume.
SEC to Determine Confidentiality and Review Speed of Crypto ETF Filings, Grayscale, A16z and Others Split with Jane Street, Charles Schwab
Odaily News The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published responses to its request for comments on "Novel ETFs," funds that may hold crypto assets or employ unconventional strategies. The divergence in opinions centers on whether filing documents should remain public before the fund begins trading, and how fast the review process should be.Crypto asset manager Grayscale and the crypto policy organization Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI) support an optional confidential filing period to reduce the likelihood of competitors submitting imitation filings. Charles Schwab opposes full confidentiality and suggests disclosing filings at least 75 days before a fund launches.Grayscale requests the SEC to respond within 45 days, while CCI argues that the confidential process should not extend the automatic effectiveness or review deadlines. Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (A16z) supports shortening the review timeline but emphasizes that the rigor of the review should not be reduced. Trading firm Jane Street, however, contends that accelerating the process could lead to lower product quality, competitiveness, and liquidity.The U.S. currently has 174 ETFs related to crypto assets. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) manages approximately $61 billion in assets, accounting for roughly 38% of the total assets of related ETFs. The SEC will determine whether adjustments will be made to the confidentiality arrangement and review speed of filings. (Bitcoin.com News)
Analyst: Approximately 2-3% of BlackRock IBIT capital inflows come from self-custody users.
Citing Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, The Wolf of All Streets (@scottmelker) notes that approximately 2%-3% of the inflows into BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) have come from users who previously self-custodied Bitcoin, with Balchunas believing this proportion still has room to grow. He also points out that for Bitcoin users seeking censorship resistance, ETFs cannot replace on-chain self-custody; however, for those merely looking to hedge against currency debasement, ETFs represent a highly attractive store of value. Additionally, other analysis indicates that Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF has seen zero outflows since its launch five months ago, which is viewed as a reflection of the current market's strong confidence in Bitcoin as an asset class.
Stacks Co-founder Shares Lessons from Coldcard Security Incident: Don't Put All Your BTC in One Basket
Odaily News, Stacks co-founder Muneeb shared his views on the Coldcard wallet incident, summarizing lessons learned in three areas: Bitcoin storage strategy, quantum computing threats, and ecosystem security building. Regarding Bitcoin storage strategy, he noted that many industry security experts are not even familiar with Coldcard, and top-tier security research institutions may not have conducted thorough audits of its code. Muneeb believes the best approach going forward should be asset diversification rather than concentrating all funds in a single solution, and suggested:1. Allocate 20%-30% of BTC to ETFs, such as BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF IBIT, for professional custody and regulatory protection;2. Allocate 40%-50% of BTC to multisignature solutions like Casa, such as the three-key model, spreading keys across security companies, mobile devices, and hardware wallets;3. Allocate 20%-30% of BTC to more advanced self-custody approaches, combining different hardware wallets and diverse entropy sources.On the quantum computing threat, Muneeb stated that once quantum computers break through existing encryption systems in the future, Bitcoin users may experience a shock similar to "BTC suddenly being transferred out of cold wallets." The quantum threat is real, and the industry should prepare in advance rather than underestimate technological progress, especially against the backdrop of large language models accelerating scientific research breakthroughs.
Yesterday, Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a net inflow of $17.06 million, while Ethereum spot ETFs saw a net outflow of $105.5 million.
Data from Trader T shows that US Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $17.06 million yesterday. BlackRock IBIT saw a net inflow of $12.8 million, Fidelity FBTC posted a net inflow of $10.53 million, and Bitwise BITB recorded a net inflow of $8.76 million; Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust experienced a net outflow of $15.35 million, and WisdomTree BTCW saw a net outflow of $3.84 million. During the same period, Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of $105.51 million, with the cumulative net outflow for October reaching $1.45 billion, setting a single-month record high. Among these, BlackRock ETHA saw a net outflow of $71.7 million, BlackRock Staked ETH (ETHB) recorded a net outflow of $15.6 million, and Grayscale ETHE posted a net outflow of $15.54 million, while only Fidelity FETH achieved a net inflow of $2.9 million.
Du Jun: Due to frequent security incidents, many family offices have already swapped BTC for IBIT, or even liquidated their holdings to buy physical gold
Du Jun posted on X: "Family offices that I persuaded years ago to allocate BTC and ETH, after experiencing centralized exchange hacks and cold wallet supply chain security incidents, have one after another swapped their BTC for IBIT, and some simply sold their coins to buy physical gold and other traditional assets. I don't even know how to advise them anymore—it seems there's no solution."
Yesterday, Bitcoin spot ETF recorded a net inflow of $137.32 million.
According to data released by Trader T (@thepfund), Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a net inflow of $137.32 million yesterday, with BlackRock IBIT recording a net inflow of $136 million, Bitwise BITB a net inflow of $1.32 million, and net flows for other funds such as Fidelity FBTC, Grayscale GBTC, and ARK ARKB all at zero.
Yesterday, U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a net inflow of $176 million, while Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of $60.2 million.
According to data from Farside Investors, US Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $176 million yesterday, with BlackRock's IBIT posting a net inflow of $151.5 million and Fidelity's FBTC seeing a net inflow of $24.5 million, while inflows and outflows for all other products were zero. During the same period, Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of $60.2 million, with BlackRock's ETHA experiencing a net outflow of $93.3 million and Fidelity's FETH recording a net inflow of $28.6 million, while inflows and outflows for all other products were zero.
BlackRock IBIT wallet transferred 1,698 BTC to Coinbase Prime, worth approximately $136 million.
According to on-chain analyst Onchain Lens (@OnchainLens), BlackRock transferred 1,698 BTC from its IBIT Bitcoin ETF wallet to Coinbase Prime, worth approximately $135.59 million.
Yesterday, US Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $110.3 million, while Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of $88.6 million.
According to Farside Investors data, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded combined net inflows of $110.3 million yesterday, with BlackRock’s IBIT contributing $110.3 million in net inflows and no net inflows or outflows recorded for the remaining ETFs. During the same period, U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs saw combined net outflows of $88.6 million, with BlackRock’s ETHA posting $104.7 million in net outflows, Fidelity’s FETH recording $16.1 million in net inflows, and no net inflows or outflows for the remaining ETFs.
OneKey Founder: IBIT Could Become Target of North Korean Cyberattacks, Coinbase's Single-Custody Model Raises Security Concerns
OneKey founder Yishi issued a warning that as Bitcoin ETF holdings increase, the security risks faced by custodians are also rising, and noted that BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) could become a potential target for North Korean hacking groups. The post states that TRM Labs is highly confident the recent Binance security breach is linked to the North Korean hacking group TraderTraitor, which has previously been implicated in the Bybit hack and the DMM Bitcoin theft.
Du Jun: Due to frequent security incidents, many family offices have already swapped BTC for IBIT, or even liquidated their holdings to buy physical gold
Du Jun posted on X: "Family offices that I persuaded years ago to allocate BTC and ETH, after experiencing centralized exchange hacks and cold wallet supply chain security incidents, have one after another swapped their BTC for IBIT, and some simply sold their coins to buy physical gold and other traditional assets. I don't even know how to advise them anymore—it seems there's no solution."
Bitcoin ETFs See 8 Consecutive Days of Net Inflows Totaling $2.8 Billion, Strongest Inflow Streak in 10 Months
Odaily News: Bitcoin News posted on X platform that U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded net inflows for 8 consecutive days, totaling $2.8 billion. August has become the strongest month for capital inflows since 2026.As Bitcoin and gold rise in tandem, investors are increasingly seeking to hedge against risks including a weakening U.S. dollar, persistent inflation, and the widening U.S. fiscal deficit. Gold funds have also seen record demand.This shift is beginning to reflect in ETF trading. IBIT and GLD have rejoined the list of the top 10 most-traded ETFs, after semiconductor funds dominated for most of the summer.BlackRock noted that another significant source of demand comes from existing Bitcoin holders moving their tokens into ETFs. The company has so far processed approximately $5 billion in deferred-tax Bitcoin transfers into ETFs, and the minimum conversion amount has recently been lowered from $25 million to $1 million."As we continue to expand access, this scale will continue to grow," said Robbie Mitchnick, Head of Digital Assets at BlackRock.Mitchnick pointed out that incidents such as kidnappings, ransomware attacks, and custody failures are driving some Bitcoin holders to shift toward ETF custody.Bitcoin and gold are once again aligning with the core of the same macroeconomic logic, as the currency debasement trade makes a comeback.
Bitcoin ETFs see weekly inflows of approximately $1 billion, best performance since April
Odaily News: Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said on X platform that Bitcoin ETF inflows reached approximately $1 billion this week, marking the best weekly performance since April and the third-best week since the Silent IPO disrupted market performance in October last year.Since the Coldcard hack, IBIT, FBTC and a few other Bitcoin ETFs have seen consecutive daily inflows, and the correlation makes it hard to ignore the causal relationship. He noted that if the seemingly worst-case scenario of a cold storage Bitcoin hack marks the start of the next rally, it would be ironic but also in line with its usual characteristics.
Stacks Co-founder Shares Lessons from Coldcard Security Incident: Don't Put All Your BTC in One Basket
Odaily News, Stacks co-founder Muneeb shared his views on the Coldcard wallet incident, summarizing lessons learned in three areas: Bitcoin storage strategy, quantum computing threats, and ecosystem security building. Regarding Bitcoin storage strategy, he noted that many industry security experts are not even familiar with Coldcard, and top-tier security research institutions may not have conducted thorough audits of its code. Muneeb believes the best approach going forward should be asset diversification rather than concentrating all funds in a single solution, and suggested:1. Allocate 20%-30% of BTC to ETFs, such as BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF IBIT, for professional custody and regulatory protection;2. Allocate 40%-50% of BTC to multisignature solutions like Casa, such as the three-key model, spreading keys across security companies, mobile devices, and hardware wallets;3. Allocate 20%-30% of BTC to more advanced self-custody approaches, combining different hardware wallets and diverse entropy sources.On the quantum computing threat, Muneeb stated that once quantum computers break through existing encryption systems in the future, Bitcoin users may experience a shock similar to "BTC suddenly being transferred out of cold wallets." The quantum threat is real, and the industry should prepare in advance rather than underestimate technological progress, especially against the backdrop of large language models accelerating scientific research breakthroughs.
Yesterday, Bitcoin spot ETF recorded a net inflow of $137.32 million.
According to data released by Trader T (@thepfund), Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a net inflow of $137.32 million yesterday, with BlackRock IBIT recording a net inflow of $136 million, Bitwise BITB a net inflow of $1.32 million, and net flows for other funds such as Fidelity FBTC, Grayscale GBTC, and ARK ARKB all at zero.
Yesterday, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of $635.54 million.
According to data released by Trader T (@thepfund), Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of $635.54 million yesterday. Among them, BlackRock's IBIT saw a net outflow of $254.1 million, Fidelity's FBTC had a net outflow of $217.46 million, ARK's ARKB recorded a net outflow of $109.43 million, Grayscale's GBTC posted a net outflow of $29.53 million, and Bitwise's BITB experienced a net outflow of $27.35 million. Morgan Stanley's MSBT saw a net inflow of $2.33 million, while net flows for the remaining listed funds were zero.
Holdings valued at approximately $141 billion: Strategy and BlackRock IBIT together hold 1.653 million BTC
Odaily reports: Bitcoin News posted on X that Strategy currently holds 848,000 BTC, while BlackRock's IBIT holds 805,222 BTC, bringing their combined holdings to 1.653 million BTC, approximately 7.9% of the 21 million total supply cap. Based on Monday's price of $85,179, these BTC are worth approximately $141 billion. Some of this is held on corporate balance sheets, while the rest backs ETF issuance and redemption shares.
HTX now lists perpetual contracts for AMZU, IBIT, and CONL.
According to official announcements, Huobi HTX listed perpetual contracts for AMZU/USDT, IBIT/USDT, and CONL/USDT on September 21, offering 1x to 20x leverage for both long and short positions.
Bitget stock contracts for QLD, IBIT, and CLSK are now live.
According to an official announcement, Bitget has listed three stock perpetual contracts: QLD (ProShares Ultra QQQ), IBIT (iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF), and CLSK (CleanSpark). These contracts settle in USDT, support up to 20x leverage, and enable 24/7 trading. As of now, Bitget supports a total of 313 stock contract underlyings.
Bybit Launches IBIT, CONL, and MSFU Stock Perpetual Contracts Today
Odaily News: Bybit today added three stock perpetual contracts — iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBITUSDT), GraniteShares 2x Long Coinbase ETF (CONLUSDT), and Direxion 2x Long Microsoft ETF (MSFUUSDT) — with leverage of up to 25x.During the launch period, limited-time fee discounts are available: 0% maker fee and 50% off taker fee.
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OneKey Founder: IBIT Could Become Target of North Korean Cyberattacks, Coinbase's Single-Custody Model Raises Security Concerns
OneKey founder Yishi issued a warning that as Bitcoin ETF holdings increase, the security risks faced by custodians are also rising, and noted that BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) could become a potential target for North Korean hacking groups. The post states that TRM Labs is highly confident the recent Binance security breach is linked to the North Korean hacking group TraderTraitor, which has previously been implicated in the Bybit hack and the DMM Bitcoin theft.
Yesterday, Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a net inflow of $17.06 million, while Ethereum spot ETFs saw a net outflow of $105.5 million.
Data from Trader T shows that US Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $17.06 million yesterday. BlackRock IBIT saw a net inflow of $12.8 million, Fidelity FBTC posted a net inflow of $10.53 million, and Bitwise BITB recorded a net inflow of $8.76 million; Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust experienced a net outflow of $15.35 million, and WisdomTree BTCW saw a net outflow of $3.84 million. During the same period, Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of $105.51 million, with the cumulative net outflow for October reaching $1.45 billion, setting a single-month record high. Among these, BlackRock ETHA saw a net outflow of $71.7 million, BlackRock Staked ETH (ETHB) recorded a net outflow of $15.6 million, and Grayscale ETHE posted a net outflow of $15.54 million, while only Fidelity FETH achieved a net inflow of $2.9 million.
Du Jun: Due to frequent security incidents, many family offices have already swapped BTC for IBIT, or even liquidated their holdings to buy physical gold
Du Jun posted on X: "Family offices that I persuaded years ago to allocate BTC and ETH, after experiencing centralized exchange hacks and cold wallet supply chain security incidents, have one after another swapped their BTC for IBIT, and some simply sold their coins to buy physical gold and other traditional assets. I don't even know how to advise them anymore—it seems there's no solution."
Yesterday, Bitcoin spot ETF recorded a net inflow of $137.32 million.
According to data released by Trader T (@thepfund), Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a net inflow of $137.32 million yesterday, with BlackRock IBIT recording a net inflow of $136 million, Bitwise BITB a net inflow of $1.32 million, and net flows for other funds such as Fidelity FBTC, Grayscale GBTC, and ARK ARKB all at zero.
$276.7 million, BlackRock's IBIT Bitcoin ETF purchased 3,441.176 BTC
according to Onchain Lens monitoring, BlackRock's IBIT Bitcoin ETF wallet has cumulatively purchased 3,441.176 bitcoins from Coinbase Prime, worth approximately $276.7 million.
Yesterday, U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a net inflow of $176 million, while Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of $60.2 million.
According to data from Farside Investors, US Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $176 million yesterday, with BlackRock's IBIT posting a net inflow of $151.5 million and Fidelity's FBTC seeing a net inflow of $24.5 million, while inflows and outflows for all other products were zero. During the same period, Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of $60.2 million, with BlackRock's ETHA experiencing a net outflow of $93.3 million and Fidelity's FETH recording a net inflow of $28.6 million, while inflows and outflows for all other products were zero.