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# ![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::149571760.png) @EricBalchunas Eric Balchunas

Eric Balchunas is discussing various ETF launches and trends, including the recent launch of the Solana ETF ($SSK) and the potential for alt coin ETFs. He also mentions the growth of the ETF industry, with a record XX ETF launches in May. Additionally, Balchunas shares his thoughts on the fees associated with different ETFs and the benefits of traditional ETF setups.

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**Social category influence**
[finance](/list/finance)  #3423 [stocks](/list/stocks)  #4186 [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies)  #1218 [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  XXXX% [countries](/list/countries)  XXXX%

**Social topic influence**
[$ibit](/topic/$ibit) #1, [bitcoin](/topic/bitcoin) 0.95%, [$etha](/topic/$etha) 0.95%, [$btcfx](/topic/$btcfx) 0.95%, [$bito](/topic/$bito) 0.95%, [blackrock](/topic/blackrock) 0.72%, [solana](/topic/solana) 0.72%, [$gbtc](/topic/$gbtc) 0.72%, [gonna](/topic/gonna) 0.48%, [faster](/topic/faster) XXXX%

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**Top assets mentioned**
[iShares BTC Trust (IBIT)](/topic/$ibit) [Bitcoin (BTC)](/topic/bitcoin) [ETHA Lend (ETHA)](/topic/$etha) [BitoPro Exchange Token (BITO)](/topic/$bito) [BlackRock Inc (BLK)](/topic/blackrock) [Solana (SOL)](/topic/solana) [Grayscale BTC ETF (GBTC)](/topic/$gbtc) [Compound Ether (CETH)](/topic/$ceth) [Spotify Technology (SPOT)](/topic/$spot) [Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)](/topic/$googl) [Cronos (CRO)](/topic/cronos) [SPDR GOLD ETF (GLD)](/topic/$gld) [Ethereum (ETH)](/topic/$eth) [ETHPoW (ETHW)](/topic/$ethw) [Fidelity Ethereum Fund (FETH)](/topic/$feth) [VanEck Ethereum Trust (ETHV)](/topic/$ethv) [Strategy (MSTR)](/topic/$mstr) [American Eagle Outfitters (AEO)](/topic/$aeo) [Litecoin (LTC)](/topic/litecoin) [SPDR S&P XXX ETF Trust (SPY)](/topic/$spy) [Metadium (META)](/topic/$meta)
### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/twitter::149571760/posts)
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Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"Some equity mutual fund managers are using bitcoin similar to the way bond managers use junk bonds- like steroids to boost perf. Right now XX MFs are doing and X of them have outperformed bench. Now w spot ETFs its super easy to add to port. Good one from @DavidCohne today which sparked lively debate on our Strategy team call today re whether this is appropriate for equity fund"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1943313529949356141) 2025-07-10 14:17:05 UTC 361.9K followers, 33.3K engagements


"The latest MF to ETF conversion is in the books as the artist formerly known as $CANIX is now $BUDX. It's already seen a few trades this morning. The move was prompted bc $CANIX had outperformed the big cannabis ETFs yet they were getting the flows"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1442503679756668930) 2021-09-27 14:57:32 UTC 361.8K followers, XX engagements


"This is a good point re the 'btc at ATHs with no retail interest' takes. The ETFs have $158b in assets est HFs own XX% and mkt makers + true institutions own another 5%. The rest is direct retail OR advisors (who are investor for said retail invs) = $135b in 'retail interest'"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1944723849406247091) 2025-07-14 11:41:11 UTC 361.9K followers, 66.6K engagements


"$IBIT is now the 3rd highest revenue-generating ETF for BlackRock out of 1197 funds and is only $9b away from being #1. Just another insane stat for a 1.5yr old (literally an infant) ETF. Here's Top XX list for BLK (aside how about the forgettable $IWF at top spot who knew)"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1940828030852833786) 2025-07-03 17:40:36 UTC 361.9K followers, 275.5K engagements


"In honor of this historic achievement Im gonna listen to Sister Hazel radio on Spotify which is like Gen X Yacht Rock"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1948354106894041460) 2025-07-24 12:06:32 UTC 361.9K followers, 13.6K engagements


"Dont look now but $ETHA took the 6th spot on the weekly flow leaderboard. Hanging w the big dogs for the first time. $675m in a week is no joke altho still living in btcs shadow w $IBIT grabbing an absurd $1.7b"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1944059338320236868) 2025-07-12 15:40:39 UTC 361.9K followers, 74.9K engagements


"@JSeyff @21shares_us NGL had to Google it Same w the Injective one. The filings are outpacing human awareness"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1947768389935751250) 2025-07-22 21:19:06 UTC 361.9K followers, 7358 engagements


"$BOXX saw record volume yesterday about $80m this chart is classic grassroots breakout hit slow imperfect build w most spikes bigger than last (vs BYOA which is more uniform or outlier-y) exactly what you want to see as issuer. Get to $100m/day you basically set for life"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1761015947895111910) 2024-02-23 13:11:34 UTC 361.8K followers, 22.9K engagements


"RE-DO: The second Humanoid ETF launches today from Roundhill with the ticker $HUMN. It follows $KOID the first Humanoid ETF which launched a few weeks ago. Holdings are pretty different esp weighting. Here's each"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1938283062699188516) 2025-06-26 17:07:48 UTC 361.8K followers, 22.2K engagements


"New filing for the Truth Social Crypto Blue Chip ETF which will be a spot crypto basket holding Bitcoin Ether Solana XRP and Cronos"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1942563054362755459) 2025-07-08 12:34:57 UTC 361.9K followers, 169.2K engagements


"$IBIT took in another half a billion yest extending inflow streak to XX days and is now 6th in YTD flows passing $GLD which is notable bc IBIT is only up X% vs GLD having the run of its life. To take in more cash in that scenario is really good sign for long term and inspires confidence in our call that btc ETFs will have triple gold's aum in 3-5yrs"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1919717100416880909) 2025-05-06 11:33:18 UTC 361.9K followers, 126.6K engagements


"The Canary PENGU ETF the first and only spot pudgy penguin filing just got its 19b-4 filing via CBOE. On clock soon"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1937990087238664385) 2025-06-25 21:43:37 UTC 361.9K followers, 175K engagements


"BlackRock launching S&P XXX ex Top XXX ETF $XOEF which is the index equiv of a vegan Ribeye (like why) but nonetheless they likely see demand. Latest in their Build ETF lineup of super specific exposures"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1942922556819874147) 2025-07-09 12:23:29 UTC 361.8K followers, 28K engagements


"$IBIT blew through the $80b mark last night fastest ETF to get there in XXX days about 5x faster than the previous record held by $VOO which did it in 1814 days. Also at $83b it's now 21st biggest ETF overall. via @JackiWang17"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1943664470032576876) 2025-07-11 13:31:35 UTC 361.9K followers, 370K engagements


"@Marco_112358 I dont think they care theres but many of them launched. But maybe reach out to Wes. Some of this is inside the eco system that theres no data on"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1948396606321004955) 2025-07-24 14:55:25 UTC 361.9K followers, XXX engagements


"Interesting $ARKW added a Canadian Ether ETF (staking in ETFs is legal up there) over $ARKZ (eth futures) and $CETH (spot eth no staking). This may also help explain why ARK didn't go with 21Shares in Ether ETF they wanted staked ETF for $ARKW. h/t @Todd_Sohn"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1819373414613750094) 2024-08-02 14:03:19 UTC 361.9K followers, 61.4K engagements


"Huge volume day for $IBIT today $5b (2x avg) after $3.5b yesterday. When IBIT sees big volume surges on up price days it portends big boy flows (as seen in chart) = good chance we see $1b in flows over next two days. It's also a hair away from $80b"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1943414765813981318) 2025-07-10 20:59:21 UTC 361.8K followers, 103.1K engagements


"$IBIT just blew through $70b and is now the fastest ETF to ever hit that mark in only XXX days which is 5x faster than the old record held by GLD of 1691 days. Nice chart from @JackiWang17"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1932092762175774976) 2025-06-09 15:09:45 UTC 361.9K followers, 557.6K engagements


"$BTCFX vs BTC chart looks good has 'only' missed spot by XXX% in three months = about 8-10% ann roll cost. Big pic tho: seeing you're up XXXX% instead of XXXX% can't be THAT disturbing esp if you are advisor who understands the tradeoffs"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1457741679415398406) 2021-11-08 16:07:54 UTC 361.9K followers, XX engagements


"@HHorsley Have you seen $BTCFX Its pretty much only missing spot by 90bps after 2.5mo. Way better than I expected. Been watching this thing as case study"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1450958119056683015) 2021-10-20 22:52:27 UTC 361.8K followers, XX engagements


"Leveraged and inverse marijuana ETFs launching on Friday in Canada. $HMJU (2x) and $HMJI (-1x). Here's deets:"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1130947693839310849) 2019-05-21 21:25:16 UTC 361.8K followers, XX engagements


"The XRP ETFs seeing surge in volume today like 4-5x the norm especially the 2x one $XXRP which is up XX% today XX% this week with $120m in volume. Teucrium rewarded for getting out early. ht @Todd_Sohn"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1943763274698567735) 2025-07-11 20:04:12 UTC 361.9K followers, 92.1K engagements


"I was curious how the Eth ETFs would rank in Day One volume vs all XXX or so new launches in the past 12mo but *excluding* the btc ETFs and $ETHA would be #1 (by a lot) $FETH #2 $ETHW #5 and $ETH 7th and $ETHV in 13th spot. And $CETH which was lowest among group would still rank in Top XX% vs a normal new launch. Just another way to illustrate how unusual all this is"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1815879736217784441) 2024-07-23 22:40:41 UTC 361.9K followers, 241.6K engagements


"@TradeRansoze @Todd_Sohn They track XRP futures like $BITO. Spot XRP not yet approved"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1943763693084586116) 2025-07-11 20:05:52 UTC 361.9K followers, 1217 engagements


"The fact that Vanguard is now the largest shareholder of $MSTR is proof that God has a sense of humor or at least that was my reaction to @VildanaHajric who wrote story about it out today"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1944810279218339935) 2025-07-14 17:24:38 UTC 361.9K followers, 335.6K engagements


"American Eagle went up like XX% bc of this. What a country. 2x AEO ETF filing incoming in X. X. 1"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1948392962615873580) 2025-07-24 14:40:56 UTC 361.9K followers, 37.5K engagements


"There are now XX crypto-related ETFs sitting with the SEC awaiting approval to list or list options. Everything from XRP Litecoin and Solana to Penguins Doge and 2x Melania and everything in between. Gonna be a wild year. Great roundup from @JSeyff"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1914336419314643103) 2025-04-21 15:12:23 UTC 362K followers, 541.3K engagements


"$DRLL assets at $92m wildly high for Week One of indie launch and already 3x larger than any other anti-ESG/conservative ETF. $ACVF has $30m most struggling. We've got the man behind it @VivekGRamaswamy on ETF IQ today at 1pm. If you have any good non-obv q's let me know"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1559156630171828224) 2022-08-15 12:34:43 UTC 361.9K followers, XX engagements


"Another day another new 2x quantum stock ETF w/ biblical-level volatility is instant hit this time it's $TEMT which is 2x Tempus. Up XX% today on $50b in volume and volatility of XXX% (about 20x SPX)"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1929614504473608534) 2025-06-02 19:02:03 UTC 361.8K followers, 31.2K engagements


"Simplify filing for a Private Credit strategy ETF which will be XX% BDCs and CEFs and XX% credit derivatives hedging via total return swaps"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1928540869709230195) 2025-05-30 19:55:48 UTC 361.9K followers, 23.5K engagements


"Re $GBTC being nearly as high. It's true. And this is one thing that helped it get $. But check out $GBTC over a month or two it totally breaks down whereas $BITO is likely to remain much close like $BTCFX has over past two mo"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1450069127230545932) 2021-10-18 11:59:55 UTC 361.8K followers, XX engagements


"Also the front month confirms it will be same as $BTCFX which means it will blow away anything in terms of corr to spot bitcoin. And if it can minimize roll cost like the MF (which has TE less than the exp ratio after 2.5mo) well look out"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1450253291108057090) 2021-10-19 00:11:43 UTC 361.8K followers, XX engagements


"Feeding frenzy in $IBIT today 3rd most traded ETF today after $SPY and $QQQ (normally it's 15-20th spot). While we on topic of punching above weight check out all the leveraged semi conductor ETFs. Wow. Degens are out in full force today"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1944765943881597075) 2025-07-14 14:28:27 UTC 361.9K followers, 46.3K engagements


"INBOX: The top XX best performing meme coins of 2024"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1869868087203565739) 2024-12-19 22:11:07 UTC 361.9K followers, 558.6K engagements


"Here's the full list: $BITO $VOTE $IGHG $GBTC $FRDM $CTRU $COPX $BITS $FOVL $SARK $BKLC $SPSB $CO2 $TLT $VTI $USMV $AVDV $ARKK $META $DRIV $KWEB. Here's terminal link: NSN R4IMYAT0AFB4 GO And if you in media and want PDF just DM me"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1473650708708794379) 2021-12-22 13:44:42 UTC 361.9K followers, XX engagements


"@NateGeraci @JSeyff @isabelletanlee @nicola_m_white T&M had to approve bc of deadline so as to not write long disapproval. But they wanted more time to get standards out. This was creative way to delay. Im not XXX% but thats stronger theory imo"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1948148158824874119) 2025-07-23 22:28:10 UTC 361.9K followers, 2183 engagements


"If you live inside media bubble it probably is a mystery bc it's XX% negative headlines since late Jan but for everyone else they 1) have given up trying to time mkt 2) are married to cheap index funds 3) find the US to be the place w best cos/most growth = Stocks are up. You're welcome"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1948349182424527116) 2025-07-24 11:46:58 UTC 361.9K followers, 33.6K engagements


"LOOK OUT: $ETHA just hit $10b in one year flat the 3rd fastest ETF to hit that mark in history after (you guessed it) two bitcoin ETFs $IBIT & $FBTC. Amazingly it went from $5b to $10b in just XX days (ETF asset equiv of a God candle). Is in Top X in flows 1M 1W. Sister Hazel"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1948352147050930196) 2025-07-24 11:58:45 UTC 362K followers, 226.7K engagements


"BlackRock's new S&P XXX ex Top XXX ETF throws out baby keeps bathwater. I'm sorry but we would need a prolonged seismic shift for ppl to want to purposely exclude the Top XXX stocks (aka studs) in the US. This is why in their 'Build' Series all the 'Top' ETFs have $21b and the ex-Top ones have a dismal $36m. Not to mention if you did want less mag X heavy ppl have popular liquid equal weighted etfs to use. New from me here:"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1943305119442903302) 2025-07-10 13:43:39 UTC 361.9K followers, 25.2K engagements


"Poll: You have to pick one of these tokens to invest in for the next X years. Which one do you pick (bonus points for explaining why in the replies)"  
![@EricBalchunas Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::149571760.png) [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1925951168477356459) 2025-05-23 16:25:15 UTC 361.9K followers, 37.5K engagements


"Good point $ETHA posted record volume last two days over $800m each day- 4x the avg. Given the price is also up prob see some chunky flows next couple days. Decent chance to break single day record of $292m"  
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"@NateGeraci Update: heres the SEC saying it has no further comments so they are good to launch it looks like. Wow"  
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"I wrote last wk that $IBIT could hit $100b this summer but hell could be this month. Thx to recent flows + overnight rally it's already at $88b. At only 1.5yrs old is now 20th biggest in US 7th biggest for BlackRock (and their #1 most profitable ETF). Un-freaking-believable"  
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@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas Eric Balchunas

Eric Balchunas is discussing various ETF launches and trends, including the recent launch of the Solana ETF ($SSK) and the potential for alt coin ETFs. He also mentions the growth of the ETF industry, with a record XX ETF launches in May. Additionally, Balchunas shares his thoughts on the fees associated with different ETFs and the benefits of traditional ETF setups.

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Social category influence finance #3423 stocks #4186 cryptocurrencies #1218 technology brands XXXX% countries XXXX%

Social topic influence $ibit #1, bitcoin 0.95%, $etha 0.95%, $btcfx 0.95%, $bito 0.95%, blackrock 0.72%, solana 0.72%, $gbtc 0.72%, gonna 0.48%, faster XXXX%

Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @toddrosenbluth @jseyff @toddsohn @nategeraci @dilksjay @scarletfu @markquarter @tpsarofagis @davenadig @psarofagis @bloombergtv @kgreifeld @etfhearsay @keramasmarcomms @mstarbenjohnson @danbuk4 @eervin1 @toddcfra @80_jrod @michaelvenuto

Top assets mentioned iShares BTC Trust (IBIT) Bitcoin (BTC) ETHA Lend (ETHA) BitoPro Exchange Token (BITO) BlackRock Inc (BLK) Solana (SOL) Grayscale BTC ETF (GBTC) Compound Ether (CETH) Spotify Technology (SPOT) Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL) Cronos (CRO) SPDR GOLD ETF (GLD) Ethereum (ETH) ETHPoW (ETHW) Fidelity Ethereum Fund (FETH) VanEck Ethereum Trust (ETHV) Strategy (MSTR) American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Litecoin (LTC) SPDR S&P XXX ETF Trust (SPY) Metadium (META)

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Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"Some equity mutual fund managers are using bitcoin similar to the way bond managers use junk bonds- like steroids to boost perf. Right now XX MFs are doing and X of them have outperformed bench. Now w spot ETFs its super easy to add to port. Good one from @DavidCohne today which sparked lively debate on our Strategy team call today re whether this is appropriate for equity fund"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-10 14:17:05 UTC 361.9K followers, 33.3K engagements

"The latest MF to ETF conversion is in the books as the artist formerly known as $CANIX is now $BUDX. It's already seen a few trades this morning. The move was prompted bc $CANIX had outperformed the big cannabis ETFs yet they were getting the flows"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2021-09-27 14:57:32 UTC 361.8K followers, XX engagements

"This is a good point re the 'btc at ATHs with no retail interest' takes. The ETFs have $158b in assets est HFs own XX% and mkt makers + true institutions own another 5%. The rest is direct retail OR advisors (who are investor for said retail invs) = $135b in 'retail interest'"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-14 11:41:11 UTC 361.9K followers, 66.6K engagements

"$IBIT is now the 3rd highest revenue-generating ETF for BlackRock out of 1197 funds and is only $9b away from being #1. Just another insane stat for a 1.5yr old (literally an infant) ETF. Here's Top XX list for BLK (aside how about the forgettable $IWF at top spot who knew)"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-03 17:40:36 UTC 361.9K followers, 275.5K engagements

"In honor of this historic achievement Im gonna listen to Sister Hazel radio on Spotify which is like Gen X Yacht Rock"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-24 12:06:32 UTC 361.9K followers, 13.6K engagements

"Dont look now but $ETHA took the 6th spot on the weekly flow leaderboard. Hanging w the big dogs for the first time. $675m in a week is no joke altho still living in btcs shadow w $IBIT grabbing an absurd $1.7b"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-12 15:40:39 UTC 361.9K followers, 74.9K engagements

"@JSeyff @21shares_us NGL had to Google it Same w the Injective one. The filings are outpacing human awareness"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-22 21:19:06 UTC 361.9K followers, 7358 engagements

"$BOXX saw record volume yesterday about $80m this chart is classic grassroots breakout hit slow imperfect build w most spikes bigger than last (vs BYOA which is more uniform or outlier-y) exactly what you want to see as issuer. Get to $100m/day you basically set for life"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2024-02-23 13:11:34 UTC 361.8K followers, 22.9K engagements

"RE-DO: The second Humanoid ETF launches today from Roundhill with the ticker $HUMN. It follows $KOID the first Humanoid ETF which launched a few weeks ago. Holdings are pretty different esp weighting. Here's each"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2025-06-26 17:07:48 UTC 361.8K followers, 22.2K engagements

"New filing for the Truth Social Crypto Blue Chip ETF which will be a spot crypto basket holding Bitcoin Ether Solana XRP and Cronos"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-08 12:34:57 UTC 361.9K followers, 169.2K engagements

"$IBIT took in another half a billion yest extending inflow streak to XX days and is now 6th in YTD flows passing $GLD which is notable bc IBIT is only up X% vs GLD having the run of its life. To take in more cash in that scenario is really good sign for long term and inspires confidence in our call that btc ETFs will have triple gold's aum in 3-5yrs"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2025-05-06 11:33:18 UTC 361.9K followers, 126.6K engagements

"The Canary PENGU ETF the first and only spot pudgy penguin filing just got its 19b-4 filing via CBOE. On clock soon"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2025-06-25 21:43:37 UTC 361.9K followers, 175K engagements

"BlackRock launching S&P XXX ex Top XXX ETF $XOEF which is the index equiv of a vegan Ribeye (like why) but nonetheless they likely see demand. Latest in their Build ETF lineup of super specific exposures"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-09 12:23:29 UTC 361.8K followers, 28K engagements

"$IBIT blew through the $80b mark last night fastest ETF to get there in XXX days about 5x faster than the previous record held by $VOO which did it in 1814 days. Also at $83b it's now 21st biggest ETF overall. via @JackiWang17"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-11 13:31:35 UTC 361.9K followers, 370K engagements

"@Marco_112358 I dont think they care theres but many of them launched. But maybe reach out to Wes. Some of this is inside the eco system that theres no data on"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-24 14:55:25 UTC 361.9K followers, XXX engagements

"Interesting $ARKW added a Canadian Ether ETF (staking in ETFs is legal up there) over $ARKZ (eth futures) and $CETH (spot eth no staking). This may also help explain why ARK didn't go with 21Shares in Ether ETF they wanted staked ETF for $ARKW. h/t @Todd_Sohn"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2024-08-02 14:03:19 UTC 361.9K followers, 61.4K engagements

"Huge volume day for $IBIT today $5b (2x avg) after $3.5b yesterday. When IBIT sees big volume surges on up price days it portends big boy flows (as seen in chart) = good chance we see $1b in flows over next two days. It's also a hair away from $80b"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-10 20:59:21 UTC 361.8K followers, 103.1K engagements

"$IBIT just blew through $70b and is now the fastest ETF to ever hit that mark in only XXX days which is 5x faster than the old record held by GLD of 1691 days. Nice chart from @JackiWang17"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2025-06-09 15:09:45 UTC 361.9K followers, 557.6K engagements

"$BTCFX vs BTC chart looks good has 'only' missed spot by XXX% in three months = about 8-10% ann roll cost. Big pic tho: seeing you're up XXXX% instead of XXXX% can't be THAT disturbing esp if you are advisor who understands the tradeoffs"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2021-11-08 16:07:54 UTC 361.9K followers, XX engagements

"@HHorsley Have you seen $BTCFX Its pretty much only missing spot by 90bps after 2.5mo. Way better than I expected. Been watching this thing as case study"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2021-10-20 22:52:27 UTC 361.8K followers, XX engagements

"Leveraged and inverse marijuana ETFs launching on Friday in Canada. $HMJU (2x) and $HMJI (-1x). Here's deets:"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2019-05-21 21:25:16 UTC 361.8K followers, XX engagements

"The XRP ETFs seeing surge in volume today like 4-5x the norm especially the 2x one $XXRP which is up XX% today XX% this week with $120m in volume. Teucrium rewarded for getting out early. ht @Todd_Sohn"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-11 20:04:12 UTC 361.9K followers, 92.1K engagements

"I was curious how the Eth ETFs would rank in Day One volume vs all XXX or so new launches in the past 12mo but excluding the btc ETFs and $ETHA would be #1 (by a lot) $FETH #2 $ETHW #5 and $ETH 7th and $ETHV in 13th spot. And $CETH which was lowest among group would still rank in Top XX% vs a normal new launch. Just another way to illustrate how unusual all this is"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2024-07-23 22:40:41 UTC 361.9K followers, 241.6K engagements

"@TradeRansoze @Todd_Sohn They track XRP futures like $BITO. Spot XRP not yet approved"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-11 20:05:52 UTC 361.9K followers, 1217 engagements

"The fact that Vanguard is now the largest shareholder of $MSTR is proof that God has a sense of humor or at least that was my reaction to @VildanaHajric who wrote story about it out today"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-14 17:24:38 UTC 361.9K followers, 335.6K engagements

"American Eagle went up like XX% bc of this. What a country. 2x AEO ETF filing incoming in X. X. 1"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-24 14:40:56 UTC 361.9K followers, 37.5K engagements

"There are now XX crypto-related ETFs sitting with the SEC awaiting approval to list or list options. Everything from XRP Litecoin and Solana to Penguins Doge and 2x Melania and everything in between. Gonna be a wild year. Great roundup from @JSeyff"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2025-04-21 15:12:23 UTC 362K followers, 541.3K engagements

"$DRLL assets at $92m wildly high for Week One of indie launch and already 3x larger than any other anti-ESG/conservative ETF. $ACVF has $30m most struggling. We've got the man behind it @VivekGRamaswamy on ETF IQ today at 1pm. If you have any good non-obv q's let me know"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2022-08-15 12:34:43 UTC 361.9K followers, XX engagements

"Another day another new 2x quantum stock ETF w/ biblical-level volatility is instant hit this time it's $TEMT which is 2x Tempus. Up XX% today on $50b in volume and volatility of XXX% (about 20x SPX)"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2025-06-02 19:02:03 UTC 361.8K followers, 31.2K engagements

"Simplify filing for a Private Credit strategy ETF which will be XX% BDCs and CEFs and XX% credit derivatives hedging via total return swaps"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2025-05-30 19:55:48 UTC 361.9K followers, 23.5K engagements

"Re $GBTC being nearly as high. It's true. And this is one thing that helped it get $. But check out $GBTC over a month or two it totally breaks down whereas $BITO is likely to remain much close like $BTCFX has over past two mo"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2021-10-18 11:59:55 UTC 361.8K followers, XX engagements

"Also the front month confirms it will be same as $BTCFX which means it will blow away anything in terms of corr to spot bitcoin. And if it can minimize roll cost like the MF (which has TE less than the exp ratio after 2.5mo) well look out"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2021-10-19 00:11:43 UTC 361.8K followers, XX engagements

"Feeding frenzy in $IBIT today 3rd most traded ETF today after $SPY and $QQQ (normally it's 15-20th spot). While we on topic of punching above weight check out all the leveraged semi conductor ETFs. Wow. Degens are out in full force today"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-14 14:28:27 UTC 361.9K followers, 46.3K engagements

"INBOX: The top XX best performing meme coins of 2024"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2024-12-19 22:11:07 UTC 361.9K followers, 558.6K engagements

"Here's the full list: $BITO $VOTE $IGHG $GBTC $FRDM $CTRU $COPX $BITS $FOVL $SARK $BKLC $SPSB $CO2 $TLT $VTI $USMV $AVDV $ARKK $META $DRIV $KWEB. Here's terminal link: NSN R4IMYAT0AFB4 GO And if you in media and want PDF just DM me"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2021-12-22 13:44:42 UTC 361.9K followers, XX engagements

"@NateGeraci @JSeyff @isabelletanlee @nicola_m_white T&M had to approve bc of deadline so as to not write long disapproval. But they wanted more time to get standards out. This was creative way to delay. Im not XXX% but thats stronger theory imo"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-23 22:28:10 UTC 361.9K followers, 2183 engagements

"If you live inside media bubble it probably is a mystery bc it's XX% negative headlines since late Jan but for everyone else they 1) have given up trying to time mkt 2) are married to cheap index funds 3) find the US to be the place w best cos/most growth = Stocks are up. You're welcome"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-24 11:46:58 UTC 361.9K followers, 33.6K engagements

"LOOK OUT: $ETHA just hit $10b in one year flat the 3rd fastest ETF to hit that mark in history after (you guessed it) two bitcoin ETFs $IBIT & $FBTC. Amazingly it went from $5b to $10b in just XX days (ETF asset equiv of a God candle). Is in Top X in flows 1M 1W. Sister Hazel"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-24 11:58:45 UTC 362K followers, 226.7K engagements

"BlackRock's new S&P XXX ex Top XXX ETF throws out baby keeps bathwater. I'm sorry but we would need a prolonged seismic shift for ppl to want to purposely exclude the Top XXX stocks (aka studs) in the US. This is why in their 'Build' Series all the 'Top' ETFs have $21b and the ex-Top ones have a dismal $36m. Not to mention if you did want less mag X heavy ppl have popular liquid equal weighted etfs to use. New from me here:"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-10 13:43:39 UTC 361.9K followers, 25.2K engagements

"Poll: You have to pick one of these tokens to invest in for the next X years. Which one do you pick (bonus points for explaining why in the replies)"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2025-05-23 16:25:15 UTC 361.9K followers, 37.5K engagements

"Good point $ETHA posted record volume last two days over $800m each day- 4x the avg. Given the price is also up prob see some chunky flows next couple days. Decent chance to break single day record of $292m"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-10 21:21:41 UTC 361.9K followers, 69.1K engagements

"@NateGeraci Update: heres the SEC saying it has no further comments so they are good to launch it looks like. Wow"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2025-06-28 00:11:35 UTC 361.9K followers, 311.3K engagements

"I wrote last wk that $IBIT could hit $100b this summer but hell could be this month. Thx to recent flows + overnight rally it's already at $88b. At only 1.5yrs old is now 20th biggest in US 7th biggest for BlackRock (and their #1 most profitable ETF). Un-freaking-believable"
@EricBalchunas Avatar @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-14 12:05:54 UTC 361.9K followers, 196.5K engagements

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