Bitcoin ETPs Amass 1.47M BTC—Commanding 7% of Total Supply in Institutional Grab
Wall Street's crypto embrace tightens its grip as exchange-traded products now hoard over 1.47 million Bitcoin.
The Institutional Takeover
That massive stash represents a full 7% of Bitcoin's entire finite supply—pulled from circulation and locked behind ticker symbols. Traditional finance finally found its on-ramp, and it's draining coins faster than a bull market pumps portfolios.
ETPs aren't just dipping toes; they're diving deep. With every share created, another chunk of BTC vanishes into vaults. Retail investors now compete with billion-dollar funds for the same scarce asset—because nothing says 'democratization' like competing with BlackRock.
Supply shock? Try supply stranglehold. When institutions corner 7% of a fixed-cap asset, the math gets brutal for everyone late to the party. Guess free markets work—until the whales show up.
Global Bitcoin ETPs Add 170,000 BTC in 2025, Worth $18.7 Billion
Since the start of the year, global bitcoin ETPs have added more than 170,000 BTC to their books, equivalent to around $18.7 billion.
However, that growth appears to be losing steam. CoinShares data for August shows global Bitcoin ETPs experienced net outflows of $301 million, while ethereum funds attracted inflows of $3.95 billion during the same period.
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Investor sentiment has tilted away from Bitcoin in recent weeks, with several large holders shifting capital into Ether.
On Monday, one prominent whale swapped 4,000 BTC for nearly 97,000 ETH, bringing their Ether holdings to an estimated $3.8 billion.
Arkham Intelligence reported that nine whales collectively rotated $456 million from BTC into ETH, likely locking in profits ahead of a seasonal slowdown.
The shift comes at a time when September, historically one of Bitcoin’s weakest months, is underway.
Meanwhile, gold prices have been trending upward, and attention is growing around upcoming ETF decisions involving solana and XRP.
Some observers see the current Bitcoin lull as part of a longer, grinding climb. Analyst PlanC suggested the path to $1 million may not come through explosive rallies but rather a “boring and underwhelming” seven-year slog.
Delphi Digital, meanwhile, warned that a Fed rate cut could prompt a short-term spike followed by a steep correction—unless price action remains subdued heading into the decision.
How will rate cuts affect BTC?
• 2019 established a 'sell the news' precedent for rate cuts.
• Last year, ETF inflows fueled a sustained rally after rate cuts.
• This makes the upcoming rate cut a conditional setup rather than a straightforward catalyst.
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SEC is Reviewing 92 Crypto ETF Applications
As reported, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently reviewing 92 crypto ETF applications, according to Bloomberg Intelligence analyst James Seyffart.
A detailed spreadsheet published on August 28 shows most of these filings, especially those linked to Solana, XRP, and Litecoin, are facing final decisions by October.
The wave of new applications reflects growing interest in altcoin-focused ETFs and could spark fresh capital inflows into the crypto market.
Solana and XRP are leading the ETF race, with eight and seven pending applications respectively. These altcoins now rank as the most targeted crypto investments after Bitcoin and Ethereum.
The overall count of pending applications has climbed rapidly, from 72 in April to 92 in August, marking a significant uptick in institutional interest and regulatory engagement.
As reported, digital asset investment products bounced back last week, drawing in $2.48 billion in inflows after a brief period of outflows.
The surge pushed August’s total inflows to $4.37 billion, bringing the year-to-date figure to $35.5 billion.
