[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $532 Million in Net Inflows, Marking a Third Straight Day of Inflows

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded total net inflows of $532 million on May 4 (U.S. Eastern Time), extending their streak of inflows to three consecutive trading days.

According to Odaily, citing SoSoValue data, BlackRock’s IBIT saw the largest net inflow of the day at $335 million. Fidelity’s FBTC also posted net inflows of $185 million.

So far, IBIT’s cumulative net inflows stand at $662 million, while FBTC’s cumulative net inflows total $11.267 billion.

The total net asset value of spot Bitcoin ETFs is $106.436 billion, representing 6.65% of Bitcoin’s total market capitalization. Historical cumulative net inflows reached $59.25 billion.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net inflows of 6,668 BTC, while Ethereum ETFs recorded net inflows of 26,480 ETH, according to PANews on May 5, citing Lookonchain data.

The report added that Solana ETFs also saw net inflows of 41,170 SOL on the day. The trend suggests institutional fund inflows are supporting investment demand for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.

Spot Ethereum ETFs recorded total net inflows of $61.2881 million during the day on May 4 (U.S. Eastern Time).

According to Odaily, citing SoSoValue data, BlackRock’s ETHA accounted for the largest share with $54.828 million in net inflows. Fidelity’s FETH posted net inflows of $6.4601 million.

So far, ETHA’s cumulative net outflows stand at $45.2852 million, while FETH’s cumulative net inflows total $2.296 billion.

The total net assets of spot Ethereum ETFs amount to $13.972 billion, equivalent to 4.93% of Ethereum’s total market capitalization. Historical cumulative net inflows reached $12.077 billion.

President Trump warned that Iran would be “wiped off the face of the Earth” if it attacks U.S. ships.

According to Odaily, Trump delivered the remarks as a hardline warning message directed at Iran.

The statement has again highlighted tensions in the Middle East and could weigh on investor sentiment toward global financial markets and risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.

Brent crude surged 7% to $120 per barrel following Iran’s attack on the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Watcher.Guru reported the oil price spike via X. The move is interpreted as reflecting growing concerns over potential disruptions to oil supply as military tensions escalate in the Middle East.

A sharp rise in international oil prices could fuel inflation concerns and trigger broader risk-off sentiment across global financial markets. Heightened energy price volatility may also become a headwind for risk assets, including digital assets.

According to Odaily, the yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury bond rose above 5% for the first time since July last year and continued to hover near that level early this week, underscoring ongoing pressure in the bond market.

Markets are treating this level as a major threshold and are closely watching whether yields rise further. The recent sell-off was driven by concerns that a possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz could stoke inflation and reduce the scope for rate cuts. Investors are also wary that expanding corporate investment in artificial intelligence (AI) could add to short-term inflation pressures.

Bitcoin long-term holders increased their net holdings by 331,000 BTC, Odaily reported citing Bitcoin News.

In value terms, this amounts to about $26.7 billion.

An increase in net buying by long-term holders is generally interpreted as a positive supply-demand signal for Bitcoin, as it may imply a reduction in the amount of coins available for sale in the market.

SIX, the Swiss exchange and financial market infrastructure operator, has received approval from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) to provide cryptocurrency custody services.

According to panewslab.com, SIX plans to integrate its separately operated digital central securities depository into its core subsidiary, SIX SIS AG. This will allow financial institutions to manage stocks, bonds, and crypto assets under the same regulatory framework.

SIX said the integration is intended to improve operational efficiency and legal certainty while building a unified gateway connecting traditional finance and digital asset markets. Market participants view the move as a sign of growing maturity in regulated digital asset infrastructure and a potential boost for broader institutional crypto adoption.

Securitize has received approval from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), through its subsidiary Securitize Markets, to expand its custody business for tokenized securities within the existing securities brokerage framework, PANews reported.

With the approval, Securitize can participate in the custody of tokenized securities, on-chain atomic swaps, clearing and settlement between tokenized securities and stablecoins, and primary and secondary issuance, underwriting, and distribution activities.

Securitize has been expanding its business as an asset tokenization platform, and the latest approval is seen as a move to broaden tokenized securities services within traditional securities infrastructure.

Haun Ventures has completed the raising of a new $1 billion fund to be allocated evenly between early-stage and late-stage investments.

On May 5, PANews, citing Cointelegraph, reported that Haun Ventures, the venture capital firm founded by crypto investor Katie Haun, secured the new capital. The fund will focus on startups in the cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence (AI), and alternative assets sectors.

Katie Haun previously served as a partner at Andreessen Horowitz and founded Haun Ventures in 2022.