About 28,000 Bitcoin returned to exchanges, erasing 84% of six-week outflows

Odaily News – Crypto market analysis firm Santiment Intelligence disclosed on August 17 that Bitcoin balances on exchanges have risen to their highest level since June 15. Balances recovered from approximately 1.304 million BTC on July 28 to about 1.332 million BTC on August 16, an increase of roughly 28,000 BTC, erasing approximately 84% of the previous six weeks' outflows.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) allows in-kind creation for spot Bitcoin ETFs, permitting authorized participants to deliver Bitcoin directly to eligible funds in exchange for shares. ETF capital can source Bitcoin from over-the-counter trading desks, existing holders, and other off-exchange channels, without necessarily corresponding to a decline in exchange wallet balances.

In the first full week of August, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net inflows of $853.54 million, with net inflows for five consecutive trading days, while BlackRock's IBIT attracted $693.5 million. On August 12, these ETFs recorded net outflows of $61.16 million, primarily from Fidelity and BlackRock; exchange balances have since stabilized at around 1.332 million BTC. (Bitcoin.com News)