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In a major move bridging traditional finance and crypto, Goldman Sachs has filed for a new Bitcoin Income ETF, signaling growing institutional interest in digital assets.

Unlike typical spot Bitcoin ETFs, this proposed fund focuses on generating steady income rather than just tracking price movements. It plans to invest at least 80% of its assets in Bitcoin-linked instruments—such as existing ETFs and derivatives—while avoiding direct ownership of Bitcoin.

The key strategy behind this product is selling covered call options on Bitcoin-related assets. This allows the fund to collect premiums and distribute income to investors. However, there’s a trade-off: while income becomes more predictable, potential profits are capped if Bitcoin surges strongly.

This filing comes as competition intensifies, with firms like Morgan Stanley and BlackRock also entering the crypto ETF space.

Overall, Goldman’s approach reflects a shift toward income-focused crypto investing, appealing to investors who want exposure to Bitcoin without full volatility—marking another step in crypto’s integration into mainstream finance.
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Bitcoin and ether ETFs reclaimed positive territory after recent volatility with combined inflows of $973 million. XRP quietly gained ground, while solana slipped into outflows.

The week began with force and it ended with conviction. After a choppy stretch, crypto ETFs delivered a decisive rebound between April 6 and April 10, with capital returning in size to both bitcoin and ether products. The shift was not linear, as flows swung sharply day to day. But the broader direction was unmistakable.

Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $786.31 million in net inflows for the week. The tone was set early, with a powerful $471 million surge on Monday driven by Blackrock’s IBIT, Fidelity’s FBTC, and Ark & 21Shares’ ARKB.

That momentum faltered midweek as outflows returned, led by FBTC, ARKB, and Grayscale’s GBTC. Yet the recovery on Thursday ($358 million) and Friday ($256 million), anchored again by IBIT’s dominant inflow, helped secure a positive weekly close.

Bitcoin, Ether ETFs See Nearly $1 Billion in Weekly Inflows
Since the last week in February, bitcoin ETFs have only seen one week of net outflows, as against six weeks of net inflows.
Across the board, IBIT remained the central pillar of demand, repeatedly offsetting redemptions elsewhere. FBTC and ARKB showed more volatility, alternating between strong inflows and outflows.

Grayscale’s GBTC continued to act as a steady source of selling pressure, while smaller funds such as Bitwise’s BITB, Vaneck’s HODL, and Franklin’s EZBC contributed modest but consistent support. Morgan Stanley’s MSBT made a notable debut, attracting a net weekly inflow of $62 million and signaling continued institutional expansion in the space.

Ether ETFs followed a similar, though slightly steadier, trajectory. The group recorded $187.07 million in net inflows for the week. A strong start, led by Blackrock’s ETHA and Fidelity’s FETH, was briefly interrupted by midweek outflows before rebounding again. ETHA remained the most influential driver on both sides of the ledger, posting large inflows and outflows within days.

ETHB, however, continued to stand out for its consistency, attracting inflows of $66 million for the week and reinforcing its growing appeal, likely tied to its staking component. Grayscale’s ETHE and its Ether Mini Trust, along with Bitwise’s ETHW and 21Shares’ TETH, saw mixed flows, reflecting a market that is rotating rather than retreating.

In smaller segments, divergence widened. XRP ETFs recorded $11.75 million in net inflows, supported by steady demand in Bitwise’s XRP and Franklin’s XRPZ, even as activity remained relatively thin.

Solana ETFs, by contrast, posted $5.6 million in net outflows, weighed down by persistent redemptions from Bitwise’s BSOL and intermittent weakness across other funds.
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