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2026-06-22 16:01:47

Rented Faith: Only 2% of Bitcoin ETF Inflows Reflect True Bullish Sentiment

Analysis reveals Bitcoin ETF inflows are primarily driven by cash-and-carry arbitrage, not institutional conviction. Arbitrageurs buy ETFs while shorting futures, making flows highly correlated with leveraged fund shorts. Of the cumulative $55B inflows, only ~$1B represents net arbitrage positions.

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Rented Faith: Only 2% of Bitcoin ETF Inflows Reflect True Bullish Sentiment