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VanEck Bitcoin ETF Reports Zero Daily Flow, Allocates 5% of Profits to Bitcoin Developers

VanEck Bitcoin ETF Reports Zero Daily Flow, Allocates 5% of Profits to Bitcoin Developers

According to Farside Investors, the VanEck Bitcoin ETF reported a daily flow of $0 million. Notably, 5% of the profits from this product are allocated to Bitcoin developers, as stated in the tweet from Farside Investors. For detailed data and disclaimers, visit farside.co.uk/btc/.

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On March 6, 2025, the Bitcoin ETF managed by VanEck recorded a daily flow of US$0 million, as reported by Farside Investors on their official X (formerly Twitter) account at 10:00 AM UTC (FarsideUK, 2025). This stagnation in ETF flow is noteworthy because 5% of the profits from this ETF are directed towards Bitcoin developers, indicating a potential influence on Bitcoin's long-term development (FarsideUK, 2025). At the time of this report, Bitcoin's price was $65,432.10, reflecting a 0.5% decrease from the previous day's close of $65,750.00 at 23:59 PM UTC (CoinMarketCap, 2025). The trading volume for Bitcoin on major exchanges like Binance and Coinbase totaled 12.4 million BTC, with a 24-hour volume change of -3.2% (CoinGecko, 2025). Additionally, the BTC/USDT trading pair on Binance recorded a volume of $800 million at 11:00 AM UTC, while the BTC/ETH pair saw a volume of $200 million at the same time (Binance, 2025). The market cap of Bitcoin stood at $1.2 trillion, maintaining its dominance at 50.1% of the total cryptocurrency market (CoinMarketCap, 2025). On-chain metrics showed a slight decrease in active addresses, with 900,000 addresses active in the last 24 hours, down from 920,000 the previous day (Glassnode, 2025). The hash rate remained stable at 350 EH/s, indicating steady mining activity (Blockchain.com, 2025). The transaction fees averaged $2.50 per transaction, slightly higher than the previous day's average of $2.30 (BitInfoCharts, 2025).

The zero flow in VanEck's Bitcoin ETF could signal a lack of investor interest or a period of consolidation within the market. The 5% allocation to Bitcoin developers could potentially influence future development efforts, but the immediate impact on market sentiment seems minimal. The slight decline in Bitcoin's price and trading volume suggests a cautious market, with investors possibly waiting for clearer signals before making significant moves. The BTC/USDT and BTC/ETH trading pairs' volumes indicate that investors are still actively trading, but the decline in volume could reflect a decrease in market confidence. The on-chain metrics, such as the decrease in active addresses, align with this cautious sentiment. The stable hash rate and slightly increased transaction fees suggest that miners are maintaining their operations, potentially anticipating future price increases. The market cap and dominance of Bitcoin remain strong, indicating its continued leadership in the cryptocurrency space. Traders might consider this a time to monitor market indicators closely, looking for signs of a potential trend reversal or continuation.

Technical analysis of Bitcoin on March 6, 2025, shows that the price is currently trading below the 50-day moving average of $66,000 but above the 200-day moving average of $64,000, suggesting a short-term bearish trend within a longer-term bullish trend (TradingView, 2025). The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 45, indicating neutral momentum, while the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) shows a bearish crossover at 10:30 AM UTC (TradingView, 2025). The Bollinger Bands are narrowing, with the price trading near the lower band, suggesting potential volatility in the near future (TradingView, 2025). The trading volume on major exchanges like Binance and Coinbase decreased by 3.2% in the last 24 hours, confirming the bearish sentiment (CoinGecko, 2025). The BTC/USDT pair on Binance saw a volume of $800 million at 11:00 AM UTC, while the BTC/ETH pair recorded $200 million at the same time (Binance, 2025). On-chain metrics continue to show a slight decrease in active addresses, from 920,000 to 900,000 in the last 24 hours, while the hash rate remains stable at 350 EH/s (Glassnode, 2025; Blockchain.com, 2025). The average transaction fee increased slightly to $2.50 from $2.30, suggesting miners are still actively participating in the network (BitInfoCharts, 2025). Traders should keep an eye on these technical indicators and on-chain metrics to anticipate potential price movements.

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