[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] #  @EricBalchunas Eric Balchunas Eric Balchunas is discussing various ETF launches and trends, including the recent launch of the Solana ETF ($SSK) and the potential for alt coin ETFs. He also mentions the growth of the ETF industry, with a record XX ETF launches in May. Additionally, Balchunas shares his thoughts on the fees associated with different ETFs and the benefits of traditional ETF setups. ### Engagements: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::149571760/interactions)  - X Week XXXXXXX -XX% - X Month XXXXXXXXX +27% - X Months XXXXXXXXXX -XX% - X Year XXXXXXXXXX -XX% ### Mentions: XX [#](/creator/twitter::149571760/posts_active)  - X Week XX no change - X Month XXX +18% - X Months XXXXX +4.50% - X Year XXXXX +2.90% ### Followers: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::149571760/followers)  - X Week XXXXXXX +0.11% - X Month XXXXXXX +0.90% - X Months XXXXXXX +4.20% - X Year XXXXXXX +14% ### CreatorRank: XXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::149571760/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence [#](/creator/twitter::149571760/influence) --- **Social category influence** [finance](/list/finance) #404 [stocks](/list/stocks) #608 [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies) #61 [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) XXXX% [nba](/list/nba) #405 [countries](/list/countries) XXXX% [gaming](/list/gaming) XXXX% [exchanges](/list/exchanges) XXXX% **Social topic influence** [$ibit](/topic/$ibit) #20, [bitcoin](/topic/bitcoin) #21, [all the](/topic/all-the) #1192, [$etha](/topic/$etha) 1.06%, [blackrock](/topic/blackrock) 0.79%, [$9b](/topic/$9b) 0.53%, [prob](/topic/prob) 0.53%, [$10b](/topic/$10b) #12, [$jphf](/topic/$jphf) 0.53%, [gonna](/topic/gonna) XXXX% **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@toddrosenbluth](/creator/undefined) [@jseyff](/creator/undefined) [@nategeraci](/creator/undefined) [@toddsohn](/creator/undefined) [@scarletfu](/creator/undefined) [@davenadig](/creator/undefined) [@bloombergtv](/creator/undefined) [@dilksjay](/creator/undefined) [@markquarter](/creator/undefined) [@tpsarofagis](/creator/undefined) [@etfhearsay](/creator/undefined) [@80_jrod](/creator/undefined) [@kgreifeld](/creator/undefined) [@mbarna6](/creator/undefined) [@mstarbenjohnson](/creator/undefined) [@onrampbitcoin](/creator/undefined) [@btc_archive](/creator/undefined) [@triplemaxibtc](/creator/undefined) [@davidcohne](/creator/undefined) [@vildanahajric](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [iShares BTC Trust (IBIT)](/topic/$ibit) [Bitcoin (BTC)](/topic/bitcoin) [ETHA Lend (ETHA)](/topic/$etha) [BlackRock Inc (BLK)](/topic/blackrock) [Solana (SOL)](/topic/solana) [Compound Ether (CETH)](/topic/$ceth) [Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A)](/topic/berkshire-hathaway) [Spotify Technology (SPOT)](/topic/$spot) [Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)](/topic/$googl) [Cronos (CRO)](/topic/cronos) [Ethereum (ETH)](/topic/$eth) [ETHPoW (ETHW)](/topic/$ethw) [Fidelity Ethereum Fund (FETH)](/topic/$feth) [VanEck Ethereum Trust (ETHV)](/topic/$ethv) [BitoPro Exchange Token (BITO)](/topic/$bito) [American Eagle Outfitters (AEO)](/topic/$aeo) [Strategy (MSTR)](/topic/$mstr) [Litecoin (LTC)](/topic/litecoin) [SPDR S&P XXX ETF Trust (SPY)](/topic/$spy) ### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/twitter::149571760/posts) --- Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours "This guy gets it. Weve been saying same thing. Since BlackRock filing Bitcoin is up like XXX% with much less volatility and no vomit-inducing drawdowns. This has helped it attract even bigger fish and gives it fighting chance to be adopted as currency. Downside is prob no more God Candles. Cant have it all"  [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1949157641747403040) 2025-07-26 17:19:30 UTC 362.2K followers, 393.4K engagements "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](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1943313529949356141) 2025-07-10 14:17:05 UTC 362K followers, 33.3K 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](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1940828030852833786) 2025-07-03 17:40:36 UTC 362.2K followers, 275.6K engagements "@Steffan0xd @NateGeraci Totally we say that all the time. Like if you are the kind of person who brings up The Gold Reserve Act and random frontier countries you should prob get a wallet. ETF not best fit"  [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1948914822336446713) 2025-07-26 01:14:37 UTC 362.1K followers, XXX engagements "@ixxopXXI @BitPaine That would change things but still who needs $10b in one shot that they willing to pay all that impact cost (moving mkt) What are you buying the LA Lakers"  [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1948847382344368273) 2025-07-25 20:46:38 UTC 362.2K followers, XXX engagements "Good chatting w Jill D from JPMorgan on ETF IQ re $BBUS challenge to the beloved S&P XXX and why $JPHF is to be used as hedge fund beta w/ @scarletfu via @BloombergTV. Heres clip:"  [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1119254907507433472) 2019-04-19 15:02:19 UTC 362.1K followers, XX engagements "Here's the top holdings of the Climate Action ETF they are pretty much EXACTLY the top holdings of $USSG as well as $ESGU and many more- it's all more less just the S&P XXX minus Berkshire Hathaway"  [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1643589346593763329) 2023-04-05 12:20:11 UTC 362K followers, 5837 engagements "In honor of this historic achievement Im gonna listen to Sister Hazel radio on Spotify which is like Gen X Yacht Rock"  [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1948354106894041460) 2025-07-24 12:06:32 UTC 362.2K followers, 14.3K 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](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1944059338320236868) 2025-07-12 15:40:39 UTC 362.2K followers, 75K engagements "@NateGeraci @sumitroy2 BIG chunk is rebal fyi. But even with this it sort of shows the size growth"  [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1438960317967503363) 2021-09-17 20:17:29 UTC 362.1K followers, XX engagements "@BitcoinMagazine why is someone selling $9b in one shot A) the slippage cost is prob insane and B) have they lost faith that badly they want to take that much money out that quickly Unless they planning buying the LA Lakers in cash it seems odd/even concerning no"  [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1948873694261989488) 2025-07-25 22:31:11 UTC 362.2K followers, 46.7K engagements "@JSeyff @21shares_us NGL had to Google it Same w the Injective one. The filings are outpacing human awareness"  [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1947768389935751250) 2025-07-22 21:19:06 UTC 361.9K followers, 7358 engagements "More unusual second wind strength on display from $IBIT which has broken its weekly volume record and its only Wed w avg $760m/day. Top X% numbers. Volume also good predictor of inflows for newborn ETFs given there aren't many existing owners to sell"  [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1757861934475489300) 2024-02-14 20:18:39 UTC 362.1K followers, 222.6K engagements "@scottmelker @EdanYago @brucefenton So basically its value was dependent on the right ppl being into it Reminds me of the Over sketch from Portlandia"  [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1949228769568534829) 2025-07-26 22:02:08 UTC 362.2K followers, 6546 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](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1942563054362755459) 2025-07-08 12:34:57 UTC 362.2K followers, 169.5K 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](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1937990087238664385) 2025-06-25 21:43:37 UTC 362.2K followers, 175.2K engagements "There's actually a Junior Marijuana Growers ETF in Canada $HMJR tracks micro/small caps here's a quick look at it"  [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1043493245416816641) 2018-09-22 13:32:31 UTC 362K followers, XX engagements "$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](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1943664470032576876) 2025-07-11 13:31:35 UTC 362.2K followers, 370.4K 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](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1948396606321004955) 2025-07-24 14:55:25 UTC 362K 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 $ARKW. h/t @Todd_Sohn"  [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1819373414613750094) 2024-08-02 14:03:19 UTC 362K followers, 61.4K engagements "$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](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1932092762175774976) 2025-06-09 15:09:45 UTC 362.2K followers, 557.7K engagements "@ILiketoCope Trump win def added tailwind but in long run ETFs started the legitimacy ball rolling esp BlackRocks involvement"  [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1949162482284540070) 2025-07-26 17:38:44 UTC 362.2K followers, XXX 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](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1943763274698567735) 2025-07-11 20:04:12 UTC 362.2K followers, 92.2K engagements "This is really interesting. the biggest multi-investor XXX exchange meaning numerous parties joined together to convert into ETF to ease tax burden"  [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1948392338658566525) 2025-07-24 14:38:27 UTC 362.2K followers, 25.4K engagements "@World_21m @natbrunell @zerohedge Wasnt meant to be. Prob should haveused hope or prediction"  [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1949244278678680061) 2025-07-26 23:03:45 UTC 362.2K followers, XXX engagements "Nice look at ann hedge fund flows (and asset growth from their holdings appreciating). Theyve basically netted out to zero flows for past few years (vs $3-4T for ETFs). That said they held up better that MFs which are bleeding out quickly. This is why theres so many ETF launches- its where all the fish are"  [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1948779455838629936) 2025-07-25 16:16:43 UTC 362.2K followers, 24.9K engagements "Defiance just filed for a Drone and Modern Warfare ETF. Ticker: $JEDI"  [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1943704801868460230) 2025-07-11 16:11:51 UTC 362.2K followers, 22.9K 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](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1815879736217784441) 2024-07-23 22:40:41 UTC 362K followers, 241.6K engagements "@TradeRansoze @Todd_Sohn They track XRP futures like $BITO. Spot XRP not yet approved"  [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1943763693084586116) 2025-07-11 20:05:52 UTC 362K followers, 1218 engagements "American Eagle went up like XX% bc of this. What a country. 2x AEO ETF filing incoming in X. X. 1"  [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1948392962615873580) 2025-07-24 14:40:56 UTC 362.2K followers, 39K 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](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1944810279218339935) 2025-07-14 17:24:38 UTC 362.2K followers, 336.2K 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](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1914336419314643103) 2025-04-21 15:12:23 UTC 362.2K followers, 541.3K 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](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1928540869709230195) 2025-05-30 19:55:48 UTC 362.2K followers, 23.5K engagements "Speaking of $XIV bf it died in a blaze of glory it spawned a European version $EXIV which is up big XX% this year altho no one cares. Only $14m"  [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1118488564759760896) 2019-04-17 12:17:09 UTC 362.2K followers, XX engagements "Yes. You just discovered the secret to success. They dont really teach it in schools and the media doesnt cover it but its the truth. Vanguardians know it. Boredom = alpha"  [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1949161705805643884) 2025-07-26 17:35:38 UTC 362.2K followers, 37.6K 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](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1944765943881597075) 2025-07-14 14:28:27 UTC 362.2K followers, 46.4K engagements "INBOX: The top XX best performing meme coins of 2024"  [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1869868087203565739) 2024-12-19 22:11:07 UTC 361.9K followers, 558.6K engagements "@natbrunell @zerohedge I was told $10k move up in a short time. Not imposs esp bc of scarcity but my point is the more financialized Bitcoin gets the lower the vol is getting both downside AND upside. But lower vol will help attract bigger fish which increases odds of your $1m in 10yr dream"  [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1949239815397896201) 2025-07-26 22:46:01 UTC 362.2K followers, 3494 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](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1948148158824874119) 2025-07-23 22:28:10 UTC 362K followers, 2203 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](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1948349182424527116) 2025-07-24 11:46:58 UTC 362.2K followers, 34.4K 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](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1948352147050930196) 2025-07-24 11:58:45 UTC 362.2K followers, 236.8K engagements "Special edition smart-beta segment: How JPMorgan Is Building a Hedge Fund ETF Clone Army via @BloombergTV $JPHF $JPM"  [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/888086282022400000) 2017-07-20 17:20:44 UTC 362.1K followers, XX engagements "The other thing they brought up custodian being hacked and while I do think issuers should consider diversifying the custodian a la $IAU the idea that someone is going to hack Coinbase for like $100b or $500b is insane. It would be the largest robbery in US by like 1000x front page news every day until they caught the guy. You'd honestly have to be an idiot to go for a target that big and secure (as almost all the btc is in cold storage). Better off w smaller less secure targets hence the kidnapping attempts. ETFs = sleep at night"  [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1948914287470064019) 2025-07-26 01:12:29 UTC 362.2K followers, 2612 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](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1943420384998764570) 2025-07-10 21:21:41 UTC 362.2K 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](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1938752099564560864) 2025-06-28 00:11:35 UTC 362.2K followers, 311.5K engagements "We just published our XX ETFs to Watch in '25 List which includes these ETFs: $CBOJ $RSP $LFAE $IEUR $BLOK $INFL $VOO $LBO $NUKZ $CSHI $JAAA $TAX $IBIT $MSTZ $RSHO. We also have some from Europe and Asia. See whole report/list here:"  [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1879549850339139877) 2025-01-15 15:22:59 UTC 362K followers, 43.4K 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 $88b. At only 1.5yrs old is now 20th biggest in US 7th biggest for BlackRock (and their #1 most profitable ETF). Un-freaking-believable"  [@EricBalchunas](/creator/x/EricBalchunas) on [X](/post/tweet/1944730070322446836) 2025-07-14 12:05:54 UTC 362.2K followers, 196.7K engagements
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Eric Balchunas is discussing various ETF launches and trends, including the recent launch of the Solana ETF ($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.
Social category influence finance #404 stocks #608 cryptocurrencies #61 technology brands XXXX% nba #405 countries XXXX% gaming XXXX% exchanges XXXX%
Social topic influence $ibit #20, bitcoin #21, all the #1192, $etha 1.06%, blackrock 0.79%, $9b 0.53%, prob 0.53%, $10b #12, $jphf 0.53%, gonna XXXX%
Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @toddrosenbluth @jseyff @nategeraci @toddsohn @scarletfu @davenadig @bloombergtv @dilksjay @markquarter @tpsarofagis @etfhearsay @80_jrod @kgreifeld @mbarna6 @mstarbenjohnson @onrampbitcoin @btc_archive @triplemaxibtc @davidcohne @vildanahajric
Top assets mentioned iShares BTC Trust (IBIT) Bitcoin (BTC) ETHA Lend (ETHA) BlackRock Inc (BLK) Solana (SOL) Compound Ether (CETH) Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A) Spotify Technology (SPOT) Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL) Cronos (CRO) Ethereum (ETH) ETHPoW (ETHW) Fidelity Ethereum Fund (FETH) VanEck Ethereum Trust (ETHV) BitoPro Exchange Token (BITO) American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Strategy (MSTR) Litecoin (LTC) SPDR S&P XXX ETF Trust (SPY)
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours
"This guy gets it. Weve been saying same thing. Since BlackRock filing Bitcoin is up like XXX% with much less volatility and no vomit-inducing drawdowns. This has helped it attract even bigger fish and gives it fighting chance to be adopted as currency. Downside is prob no more God Candles. Cant have it all" @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-26 17:19:30 UTC 362.2K followers, 393.4K engagements
"Some equity mutual fund managers are using bitcoin similar to the way bond managers use junk bonds- like steroids to boost perf. Right now XX MFs are doing and X of them have outperformed bench. Now w spot ETFs its super easy to add to port. Good one from @DavidCohne today which sparked lively debate on our Strategy team call today re whether this is appropriate for equity fund" @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-10 14:17:05 UTC 362K followers, 33.3K engagements
"$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 on X 2025-07-03 17:40:36 UTC 362.2K followers, 275.6K engagements
"@Steffan0xd @NateGeraci Totally we say that all the time. Like if you are the kind of person who brings up The Gold Reserve Act and random frontier countries you should prob get a wallet. ETF not best fit" @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-26 01:14:37 UTC 362.1K followers, XXX engagements
"@ixxopXXI @BitPaine That would change things but still who needs $10b in one shot that they willing to pay all that impact cost (moving mkt) What are you buying the LA Lakers" @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-25 20:46:38 UTC 362.2K followers, XXX engagements
"Good chatting w Jill D from JPMorgan on ETF IQ re $BBUS challenge to the beloved S&P XXX and why $JPHF is to be used as hedge fund beta w/ @scarletfu via @BloombergTV. Heres clip:" @EricBalchunas on X 2019-04-19 15:02:19 UTC 362.1K followers, XX engagements
"Here's the top holdings of the Climate Action ETF they are pretty much EXACTLY the top holdings of $USSG as well as $ESGU and many more- it's all more less just the S&P XXX minus Berkshire Hathaway" @EricBalchunas on X 2023-04-05 12:20:11 UTC 362K followers, 5837 engagements
"In honor of this historic achievement Im gonna listen to Sister Hazel radio on Spotify which is like Gen X Yacht Rock" @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-24 12:06:32 UTC 362.2K followers, 14.3K 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 on X 2025-07-12 15:40:39 UTC 362.2K followers, 75K engagements
"@NateGeraci @sumitroy2 BIG chunk is rebal fyi. But even with this it sort of shows the size growth" @EricBalchunas on X 2021-09-17 20:17:29 UTC 362.1K followers, XX engagements
"@BitcoinMagazine why is someone selling $9b in one shot A) the slippage cost is prob insane and B) have they lost faith that badly they want to take that much money out that quickly Unless they planning buying the LA Lakers in cash it seems odd/even concerning no" @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-25 22:31:11 UTC 362.2K followers, 46.7K engagements
"@JSeyff @21shares_us NGL had to Google it Same w the Injective one. The filings are outpacing human awareness" @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-22 21:19:06 UTC 361.9K followers, 7358 engagements
"More unusual second wind strength on display from $IBIT which has broken its weekly volume record and its only Wed w avg $760m/day. Top X% numbers. Volume also good predictor of inflows for newborn ETFs given there aren't many existing owners to sell" @EricBalchunas on X 2024-02-14 20:18:39 UTC 362.1K followers, 222.6K engagements
"@scottmelker @EdanYago @brucefenton So basically its value was dependent on the right ppl being into it Reminds me of the Over sketch from Portlandia" @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-26 22:02:08 UTC 362.2K followers, 6546 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 on X 2025-07-08 12:34:57 UTC 362.2K followers, 169.5K 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 on X 2025-06-25 21:43:37 UTC 362.2K followers, 175.2K engagements
"There's actually a Junior Marijuana Growers ETF in Canada $HMJR tracks micro/small caps here's a quick look at it" @EricBalchunas on X 2018-09-22 13:32:31 UTC 362K followers, XX engagements
"$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 on X 2025-07-11 13:31:35 UTC 362.2K followers, 370.4K 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 on X 2025-07-24 14:55:25 UTC 362K 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 $ARKW. h/t @Todd_Sohn" @EricBalchunas on X 2024-08-02 14:03:19 UTC 362K followers, 61.4K engagements
"$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 on X 2025-06-09 15:09:45 UTC 362.2K followers, 557.7K engagements
"@ILiketoCope Trump win def added tailwind but in long run ETFs started the legitimacy ball rolling esp BlackRocks involvement" @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-26 17:38:44 UTC 362.2K followers, XXX 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 on X 2025-07-11 20:04:12 UTC 362.2K followers, 92.2K engagements
"This is really interesting. the biggest multi-investor XXX exchange meaning numerous parties joined together to convert into ETF to ease tax burden" @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-24 14:38:27 UTC 362.2K followers, 25.4K engagements
"@World_21m @natbrunell @zerohedge Wasnt meant to be. Prob should haveused hope or prediction" @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-26 23:03:45 UTC 362.2K followers, XXX engagements
"Nice look at ann hedge fund flows (and asset growth from their holdings appreciating). Theyve basically netted out to zero flows for past few years (vs $3-4T for ETFs). That said they held up better that MFs which are bleeding out quickly. This is why theres so many ETF launches- its where all the fish are" @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-25 16:16:43 UTC 362.2K followers, 24.9K engagements
"Defiance just filed for a Drone and Modern Warfare ETF. Ticker: $JEDI" @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-11 16:11:51 UTC 362.2K followers, 22.9K 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 on X 2024-07-23 22:40:41 UTC 362K followers, 241.6K engagements
"@TradeRansoze @Todd_Sohn They track XRP futures like $BITO. Spot XRP not yet approved" @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-11 20:05:52 UTC 362K followers, 1218 engagements
"American Eagle went up like XX% bc of this. What a country. 2x AEO ETF filing incoming in X. X. 1" @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-24 14:40:56 UTC 362.2K followers, 39K 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 on X 2025-07-14 17:24:38 UTC 362.2K followers, 336.2K 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 on X 2025-04-21 15:12:23 UTC 362.2K followers, 541.3K 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 on X 2025-05-30 19:55:48 UTC 362.2K followers, 23.5K engagements
"Speaking of $XIV bf it died in a blaze of glory it spawned a European version $EXIV which is up big XX% this year altho no one cares. Only $14m" @EricBalchunas on X 2019-04-17 12:17:09 UTC 362.2K followers, XX engagements
"Yes. You just discovered the secret to success. They dont really teach it in schools and the media doesnt cover it but its the truth. Vanguardians know it. Boredom = alpha" @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-26 17:35:38 UTC 362.2K followers, 37.6K 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 on X 2025-07-14 14:28:27 UTC 362.2K followers, 46.4K engagements
"INBOX: The top XX best performing meme coins of 2024" @EricBalchunas on X 2024-12-19 22:11:07 UTC 361.9K followers, 558.6K engagements
"@natbrunell @zerohedge I was told $10k move up in a short time. Not imposs esp bc of scarcity but my point is the more financialized Bitcoin gets the lower the vol is getting both downside AND upside. But lower vol will help attract bigger fish which increases odds of your $1m in 10yr dream" @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-26 22:46:01 UTC 362.2K followers, 3494 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 on X 2025-07-23 22:28:10 UTC 362K followers, 2203 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 on X 2025-07-24 11:46:58 UTC 362.2K followers, 34.4K 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 on X 2025-07-24 11:58:45 UTC 362.2K followers, 236.8K engagements
"Special edition smart-beta segment: How JPMorgan Is Building a Hedge Fund ETF Clone Army via @BloombergTV $JPHF $JPM" @EricBalchunas on X 2017-07-20 17:20:44 UTC 362.1K followers, XX engagements
"The other thing they brought up custodian being hacked and while I do think issuers should consider diversifying the custodian a la $IAU the idea that someone is going to hack Coinbase for like $100b or $500b is insane. It would be the largest robbery in US by like 1000x front page news every day until they caught the guy. You'd honestly have to be an idiot to go for a target that big and secure (as almost all the btc is in cold storage). Better off w smaller less secure targets hence the kidnapping attempts. ETFs = sleep at night" @EricBalchunas on X 2025-07-26 01:12:29 UTC 362.2K followers, 2612 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 on X 2025-07-10 21:21:41 UTC 362.2K 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 on X 2025-06-28 00:11:35 UTC 362.2K followers, 311.5K engagements
"We just published our XX ETFs to Watch in '25 List which includes these ETFs: $CBOJ $RSP $LFAE $IEUR $BLOK $INFL $VOO $LBO $NUKZ $CSHI $JAAA $TAX $IBIT $MSTZ $RSHO. We also have some from Europe and Asia. See whole report/list here:" @EricBalchunas on X 2025-01-15 15:22:59 UTC 362K followers, 43.4K 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 on X 2025-07-14 12:05:54 UTC 362.2K followers, 196.7K engagements
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