• 12 November, 2024
Markets News

Bitcoin Jumps to 8th Largest Asset; IBIT ETF Sets Record

Bitcoin Jumps to 8th Largest Asset; IBIT ETF Sets Record

Bitcoin has again flipped silver with its market cap of  $1.751 trillion to became the eighth largest asset. It value has surged past $89,000, and is now just behind major global entities like Gold, Apple, and Microsoft. Recent data shows that there is tremendous institutional demand for Bitcoin.

Source: Companiesmarketcap

On November 11, total daily trading volume across U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs reached $7.22 billion. This marked the biggest trading day for Bitcoin ETFs in more than seven months. BlackRock’s IBIT ETF led the market, contributing roughly $4.5 billion, followed by FBTC with over $1 billion. This huge ETF turnover came after Bitcoin’s price movement experienced an increase after the U.S. presidential elections, particularly Trump’s triumph.

Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High; Gold and Silver Prices Drop

The frequent visit of Bitcoin to ATHs has sparked widespread attention and its market cap has risen past that of silver. Known as “digital gold,” its market cap stands at about one-tenth of gold’s. The rise in bitcoin’s price also has led to massive liquidation across all crypto exchanges. As the price neared $90,000, liquidations hit high levels, particularly on platforms like Binance, OKX, and Bybit, as shown in recent data.

Source: Coinglass

According to the liquidation map, cumulative long liquidations dominated over short liquidations. This trend reflects high-leverage positions held by traders betting on further price increases. As the price fluctuated near the $88,000-$90,000 range, liquidation events became more frequent, especially for long positions, which accounted for the bulk of the activity. This spike underscores the volatility in the market and the risks for traders with leveraged positions.

Bitcoin’s market standing is now that it is just steps away from the financial titans, meaning it has found favor with institutional buyers. A number of crypto-related companies such as MicroStrategy, has also increased its share as the stock market depicts bullish outlook towards Bitcoin.

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