The silver ETF funding dilemma is now exposed, reflecting the true picture of its long-term ability to attract capital compared to BTC

BrokenDAO · 2026-02-07T13:04:13+00:00

Silver ETF SLV performed well, but the capital inflow was only about $1 billion, indicating market weakness; in contrast, Bitcoin spot ETF IBIT attracted over $6 billion in funds even during a pullback, demonstrating that its long-term investment value is favored, reflecting a difference in market confidence.

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2026-02-07 13:04:13

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Silver ETF has recently shown an interesting contrast. According to senior Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas, the price return performance of SLV is indeed astonishing, but behind these impressive numbers lies an awkward fact—funds inflow over the past six months has been only about $1 billion, indicating sluggish growth in comparison. Investors should be cautious of this seemingly prosperous yet actually weak market signal.

In contrast, BlackRock’s Bitcoin spot ETF IBIT has demonstrated a completely different market vitality. Despite experiencing a roughly 24% price pullback, IBIT still recorded over $6 billion in net inflows, highlighting a striking contrast worth deeper reflection. Analysts point out that this reflects an important market truth: when the market is rising, any ETF can attract chasing funds; but the true measure of investment value is whether it can continue to attract funds during long-term corrections. IBIT’s sustained inflows in adverse conditions send a strong bullish signal for Bitcoin’s long-term investment potential and indicate that institutions and professional investors are making genuine choices with their capital.

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