BlackRock files for Nasdaq-100 ETF, taking direct aim at Invesco’s $400B monopoly

The post Securitize (SECZ), BlackRock’s tokenization partner, slides 40% after SPAC debut appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. “There is no major negative fundamental catalyst that we can see,” Dorman said. “These kinds of big movements are common after SPACs because the entire investor base turns over from fixed-income-oriented SPAC buyers to new, fundamentally driven long-term equity owners.” SPAC merger tickers are often volatile in their early days of trading. These vehicles raise money first and seek an acquisition later, allowing a private company to reach the public market by merging with the shell. But once the deal closes, the investor base often turns over, with SPAC arbitrage investors and redemption-focused holders giving way to public-equity investors weighing the company’s fundamentals. That transition can create sharp price swings, particularly when the float is limited or the stock had traded up before the merger. Crypto IPO hangover Dorman added that poor performance o

The post BlackRock put $209M behind Bitcoin’s rebound but can it last? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs turned positive again on July 6, and the clearest question for Bitcoin is whether BlackRock’s IBIT provided a sustained bid or just a single day of relief after recent selling pressure. Farside Investors’ Bitcoin ETF table showed $265.7 million of net inflows across the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF complex, with BlackRock’s IBIT adding $209.4 million. That left IBIT as the swing buyer, while Grayscale’s GBTC still posted a $44.5 million outflow and Grayscale’s lower-fee BTC product added $42.3 million. A WuBlockchain post citing SoSoValue rounded the total Bitcoin ETF inflows to $266 million and IBIT to $209 million. On X, the data quickly sparked a debate between BlackRock buying again and a single green day that could fade if redemptions return. Related Reading Bitcoin ETFs go to zero sooner than you’d think if outflows don’t slow down as $8.5B leaves since Octo

The post BlackRock breaks ETF drought as Bitcoin flashes fresh rally signal appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust has recorded its strongest inflow in weeks, helping lift total U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF demand to $265.7 million and adding fresh support to Bitcoin’s latest recovery. Summary BlackRock’s IBIT attracted $209.4 million, lifting total U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF inflows to $265.7 million. Two straight days of ETF inflows have improved market sentiment as Bitcoin trading activity picked up sharply. BIT says favorable July seasonality and the upcoming CLARITY Act deadline could support Bitcoin’s next move. According to data from Farside Investors, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) attracted $209.4 million in net inflows on July 7, ending a prolonged period of muted activity and intermittent outflows. The renewed demand helped total net inflows across U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds reach $265.7 million, extending the market’s positive stre

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust has recorded its strongest inflow in weeks, helping lift total U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF demand to $265.7 million and adding fresh support to Bitcoin’s latest recovery. According to data from Farside Investors, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust…

The post BlackRock (BLK) Launches Low-Cost IQQ ETF to Challenge Invesco’s QQQ Dominance appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Takeaways BlackRock debuts iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (IQQ) on Thursday, July 9 The fund features a 0.10% expense ratio after fee waiver (through July 31, 2027), significantly below competitors Invesco’s dominant QQQ and QQQM funds hold over $500 billion combined, with fees at 0.18% and 0.15% respectively State Street’s QNDX also recently entered the Nasdaq-100 ETF arena BLK stock declined 0.4% in premarket session following the announcement; SpaceX (SPCX) recently became a Nasdaq-100 component BlackRock is making a bold move into one of Wall Street’s most lucrative ETF battlegrounds. The asset management titan will debut its iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF trading as IQQ on Thursday, July 9, mounting a direct challenge to Invesco’s decades-long dominance in Nasdaq-100 tracking funds. THERE WILL BE BLOOD: BlackRock and Stare Street have launched Nasdaq 100 ETFs. $IQQ and

The post Aave V3 on Monad Pushes Past $100 Million, AAVE Price Eyes $100 Amid Renewed Momentum appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Insights Aave V3 surpassed $100 million in deposits on Monad within 48 hours of launch, highlighting strong early demand. AAVE price is approaching the $100 level as bullish momentum builds alongside growing DeFi adoption and institutional interest. Deposits into Invesco’s tokenized Treasury fund on Aave jumped 300% in Q2, strengthening the protocol’s real-world asset narrative. AAVE price approached the $100 level as Aave’s new Monad market crossed $100 million in deposits within 48 hours. The rapid growth strengthened the protocol’s expansion case, though incentive spending complicated claims of fully organic demand. Institutional activity also supported the broader narrative. Deposits of USTB, a tokenized U.S. Treasury fund managed by Invesco, rose sharply on Aave during the second quarter. AAVE Price Tracks $100 Million Monad Launch On 3 July, Aave

Crypto ETF flows opened the new week on a stronger footing, with bitcoin ETFs adding $265.69 million and ether ETFs bringing in $20.66 million. HYPE and solana products also attracted fresh capital, while XRP ETFs saw no trading activity. Bitcoin, Ether, HYPE and Solana ETFs All Gain as Crypto Flows Turn Positive The crypto exchange-traded […]

BlackRock's dominance in Bitcoin ETF inflows highlights its market influence, potentially impacting Bitcoin's price dynamics and investor strategies. The post BlackRock’s IBIT leads Bitcoin ETF inflows with $209M on July 6 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.