Northwest Capital Management has joined BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF, bringing additional institutional investment. The institutional buying of these ETFs contrasts with the German government’s selloff.
Northwest Capital Management Inc., an investment advisory firm that controls over $5 billion in assets, has recently disclosed its entry into the cryptocurrency market through BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT).
BTC ETFs have experienced a surge in institutional adoption lately, with Grayscale’s GBTC also garnering substantial investments.
In addition, the German government’s BTC Selloff is in stark contrast to the increasing institutional purchasing of Spot Bitcoin ETFs.
BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Gets Another Institutional Investment
Northwest Capital Management invested $1,775 in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 to acquire 52 units of the BlackRock Bitcoin ETF, as indicated in a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) 13F filing on July 9.
Additionally, this action represents a significant transition for Northwest Capital Management in its investment strategy for digital assets.
Though the influx is not substantial, the investment sets a precedent for future endeavors of the firm.
In the same vein, City State Bank, an Iowa-based institution that provides investment management services, disclosed its most recent investments in BTC ETFs in its 13F filing dated July 8, 2024.
The bank acquired 33 units of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust during the second quarter, according to the filing.
Additionally, City State Bank has maintained its holdings of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), having acquired 50 units in the first quarter of 2024.
This ongoing investment is indicative of a robust conviction in Bitcoin’s long-term potential.
The BlackRock Bitcoin ETF has recently demonstrated exceptional performance, with substantial inflows, amid the recent flurry of institutional investments.
BlackRock’s IBIT ETF attracted a substantial 2134 BTC on Tuesday, July 9, as ETF inflows continued.
Furthermore, the Bitcoin (BTC) price is currently approaching $59,000 as a result of the optimistic market sentiment.
Round 2 Of 13F Filings Indicate Further ETF Adoption
Moreover, the trend expands beyond City State Bank.
Recently, the Bank of New Hampshire (BNH) disclosed its BTC ETF investments in an SEC filing dated July 1, 2024.
The bank acquired 275 units of BlackRock’s IBIT ETF, investing $9,389 in the fund.
Additionally, this represented BNH’s initial steps into the crypto market, which implies a subtly progressive adoption of digital assets.
Notably, BNH is a subsidiary of Toronto Dominion (TD).
In its first-quarter filings, Toronto Dominion, a Canadian banking giant, revealed its exposure to Bitcoin ETFs.
This connection emphasizes a strategic move by the TD group to investigate the advantages of cryptocurrencies.
However, the most recent disclosures suggest that the second round of 13F filings for Spot Bitcoin ETFs has commenced, suggesting that these ETFs may encounter additional institutional adoption in the near future.
The growing acceptance of digital assets as a viable investment option is underscored by the increasing interest from established financial institutions.
During the first quarter, 13F disclosures suggested that corporate investments in U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs had experienced a substantial increase.
The data indicated that 937 institutional investors were contemplating investments in these ETF products, collectively contributing over $10 billion in assets under management (AUM).
Additionally, the most recent filings indicate that this trend may persist in the second quarter.
Meanwhile, the German government has accelerated its Bitcoin liquidation, transferring over 26,000 BTC to exchanges and other addresses.
These selloffs were the catalyst for the recent downward pressure on the BTC price, which extended below $54,000 as a result of the rising FUD around German dump and Mt. Gox repayments.
However, the institutional investments in Spot BTC ETFs indicate that investment advisors and other institutions are experiencing Fear of Missing Out (FOMO).