A recent report from Tephra Digital reveals a staggering reality. $31.2 trillion in capital across major U.S. wealth platforms is still prohibited or restricted from accessing Bitcoin ETFs.
For beginners and investors eager to dip their toes into crypto, this limitation signals both a challenge and an opportunity. With the rise of Bitcoin ETFs, access is becoming easier, offering a simpler entry point into the market.
The Lay of the Land: Who’s In and Who’s Out?
Over $31 trillion in U.S. wealth platform capital is still restricted or prohibited from accessing #Bitcoin ETFs.
Structural constraints are suppressing flows — and creating opportunity. That won’t last forever.
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— Tephra Digital LLC (@Tephra_Digital) April 30, 2025
More about Bitcoin ETFs
As of April 2025, Bitcoin ETFs added 32,521 BTC to their holdings, marking a strong month of accumulation. In total, ETFs now hold a record 1,337,814 BTC. They are valued at approximately $128 billion, highlighting their growing influence in the crypto market.
I completed the monthly summary of all global Bitcoin ETFs for 4/30
ETF holdings increased by +32,521 BTC in April
ETFs HODL a record 1,337,814 Bitcoin worth $128 Billion
ETFs now hold 6.4% of all BTC that will ever exist
USA dominates with 87% share
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— HODL15Capital (@HODL15Capital) May 1, 2025
This means ETFs currently control 6.4% of all the Bitcoin that will ever exist. The United States remains the clear leader, accounting for 87% of total ETF-held BTC. This underscores the country’s dominant role in institutional crypto adoption.
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