Bitcoin ETFs fuel institutional surge, 21Shares' CIO sees $100K possible by year-end
Bitcoin spot ETFs absorbed nearly $2 billion year-to-date, signaling institutional adoption reinforcing the asset's portfolio role. 21Shares CIO Adrian Fritz predicts $100K by year-end if geopolitical sentiment improves and macro conditions align. Morgan Stanley and major asset managers entering crypto accelerate institutional inflows. Daily trading volumes exceed $50 billion, rivaling mega-cap equities, making Bitcoin "institutional ready" despite prices struggling below $80,000.
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