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Bitcoin’s rally continues, reaching a new peak of $73,500, driven by strong institutional interest and record-breaking<a href="https://www.unlock-bc.com/131814/bitcoin-etf-inflows-surge-to-870m-amid-fomo-as-price-nears-all-time-high/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Bitcoin ETF holdings in the U.S</a>., which now exceed $66 billion. Open interest in Bitcoin surged by $2 billion within 48 hours, reflecting heightened trading activity. Analysts remain optimistic, with expectations that Bitcoin may need to close above $76,000 to confirm a sustained bullish breakout. However, a new Saudi-China ETF Alliance may signal a shift in global ETF dynamics and challenge the U.S. dominance.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-china-saudi-etf-partnership-potential-impact-on-u-s-bitcoin-etfs">China-Saudi ETF Partnership: Potential Impact on U.S. Bitcoin ETFs</h2>
Saudi Arabia has launched its first ETF tracking Hong Kong-listed shares, marking the region’s largest ETF to date, as reported by Reuters. Saudi Arabia’s inaugural ETF—the Albilad CSOP MSCI Hong Kong China Equity ETF, launched with over $1.2 billion—provides Sharia-compliant exposure to Hong Kong-listed Chinese firms, including Meituan, Techtronic Industries, and Anta Sports.
The ETF, along with SAB Invest Hang Seng Hong Kong ETF launching on Thursday, is aimed at attracting Middle Eastern investors eager to gain exposure to China’s growth. This cross-market ETF pact comes shortly after Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia, where the two nations committed to investing $1 billion in each other’s ETF markets to build local investor appeal.
Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas described this as a “liquidity-sharing” strategy intended to keep local investors from favoring U.S.-based ETFs.
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 Even tho this is a bit inauthentic I can't knock it as all of these countries constantly seeing the US steal away local investors like a liquidity vampire. The US has a quarter of all the ETFs in the world but has 70% of the global aum and 84% of all the volume. You gotta fight… <a href="https://t.co/PzxEOoQxLH" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/PzxEOoQxLH</a>— Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) <a href="https://twitter.com/EricBalchunas/status/1851250098841280925?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">October 29, 2024</a>
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With U.S. Bitcoin ETFs alone seeing $3 billion in new inflows in October and total U.S. Bitcoin ETF assets reaching $68.5 billion, the Saudi-China partnership could redirect some capital, potentially reducing U.S. inflows and, by extension, dampening Bitcoin’s price growth. This competition could impact Bitcoin’s current bullish trajectory if investors pivot toward these new ETFs.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-china-s-massive-stimulus-could-increase-bitcoin-demand">China’s Massive Stimulus Could Increase Bitcoin Demand</h2>
Moreover, recent developments in China’s domestic economy could impact Bitcoin demand further. BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes argues that China’s anticipated $2.13 trillion stimulus, involving a substantial 10 trillion yuan borrowing package, could drive wealthy Chinese investors toward Bitcoin as a safe haven. Hayes suggests that although the Chinese government limits Bitcoin trading, wealthy individuals continue to access the cryptocurrency via major exchanges. Historically, Bitcoin has seen demand rise when the yuan depreciates, as it did in 2015, and a similar trend may follow if the yuan weakens.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bitcoin-eyes-higher-resistance-levels-but-overbought-signals-caution">Bitcoin Eyes Higher Resistance Levels, But Overbought Signals Caution</h2>
As Bitcoin eyes the $73,850 level, market indicators signal potential for further upward momentum with resistance targets at $75,070 and $76,630. Yet, with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) above 70, caution is warranted as overbought conditions could trigger pullbacks. Analysts point to key support levels at $71,850, $70,640, and around the 50-day EMA at $69,110, which could stabilize Bitcoin if downward pressure arises.
Saudi Arabia’s new ETF initiative, coupled with China’s financial policies, represents a calculated move to foster regional investment opportunities while challenging U.S. dominance in the ETF space. As institutional interest in Bitcoin surges globally, the unfolding Saudi-China partnership marks a critical moment, with potential implications for both traditional and crypto-focused ETFs worldwide.
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