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The winds of volatility swept through the crypto market in June, sending the<a href="https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/bitcoin" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> price of Bitcoin tumbling</a> by $10,000. News of a massive Mt. Gox repayment, miner sell-offs, and government-related liquidations all contributed to the price dip. 
Yet, amidst the bearish sentiment, a surprising trend emerged: investors in spot<a href="https://www.dailyfx.com/news/bitcoin-q3-fundamental-outlook-short-term-muddled-longer-term-positive-20240630.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Bitcoin ETFs</a> held their ground. This unexpected resilience has analysts questioning their initial assumptions about both Bitcoin’s price trajectory and the risk tolerance of a new generation of investors – baby boomers. 
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<h2 data-sourcepos="5:1-5:18" id="strong-etfs-show-steady-hand-strong">ETFs Show Steady Hand</h2> 
Traditionally seen as a haven for stability, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have become a gateway for mainstream investors to enter the volatile world of cryptocurrency. Spot Bitcoin ETFs, which directly track the price of Bitcoin, launched in the US earlier this year and were met with initial enthusiasm. 
However, concerns arose when the Bitcoin price started its descent in June. Analysts predicted a wave of panic selling, especially among millennials, as investors fled the sinking ship. But to everyone’s surprise, spot Bitcoin ETFs defied expectations. 
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 Was surprised to check in on the bitcoin ETFs and see they actually had net positive flows for 1D, 1W and 1M. Was expecting worse given btc price fell $10k. During that stretch YTD net flow held steady at +14.6b. Good sign that number held strong during a ‘step back’ phase. <a href="https://t.co/0YnRbD9W8g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/0YnRbD9W8g</a> 
 — Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) <a href="https://twitter.com/EricBalchunas/status/1808113945510576361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">July 2, 2024</a>
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“I was expecting worse given the price fall,” admitted Eric Balchunas, a Bloomberg ETF analyst, in a recent interview. Data showed that despite the price drop, spot Bitcoin ETFs continued to see positive inflows throughout June. 
Even more remarkably, the year-to-date net flow for these ETFs held steady at almost $15 billion. This suggests a newfound maturity in the Bitcoin market, where investors are increasingly comfortable riding out price fluctuations and adopting a long-term perspective. 
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<h2 data-sourcepos="11:1-11:59" id="strong-boomers-embrace-crypto-strong">Boomers Embrace Crypto</h2> 
Another unexpected twist in this story is the behavior of a demographic long considered risk-averse –<a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/baby_boomer.asp" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> baby boomers.</a> Traditionally, this generation has been wary of new asset classes, preferring the stability of stocks and bonds. 
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Nevertheless, the positive flow into Bitcoin ETFs points towards a potential shift in their investment strategy. Balchunas believes these new entrants to the crypto space are proving to be surprisingly resilient HODLers (a crypto term for holding onto an asset long-term). Unlike some investors who might be swayed by short-term price movements, boomers seem to be focusing on the long-term potential of Bitcoin, Balchunas explained. This could be due to a combination of factors, including the growing institutional adoption of cryptocurrency lending it credibility and the potential for high returns, even considering the recent price correction. 
The recent resilience of spot Bitcoin ETFs paints an optimistic picture for the future of the cryptocurrency market. It suggests that investors are becoming more comfortable with the inherent volatility of Bitcoin and are adopting a long-term outlook. 
Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

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