ETFs

The Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust completed its first month of trading on May 8 without any net outflows, drawing $193 million in inflows since its April 8 launch.

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US spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded net inflows for a sixth consecutive week. The funds have attracted a combined 3.4 billion dollars since April 2.

The iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (KXI) has underperformed the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) since inception, though it showed 12-month outperformance driven by international equities. A March dashboard highlights undervaluation in beverages and other subsectors. Both ETFs remain highly concentrated in top holdings.

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The XRP token has traded in a narrow range over the past 30 days, with demand from Wall Street investors showing signs of decline. Spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded outflows for the first time since their launch in November, shedding over $26 million in assets this month. Despite this, technical indicators suggest the cryptocurrency may be in an accumulation phase according to the Wyckoff Theory, potentially setting the stage for a bullish breakout.

Analysts indicate that bitcoin's market bottom could be approaching when valued against gold, potentially as soon as next month. This view contrasts with longer-term dollar-based forecasts extending into late 2026. Factors like global uncertainty and ETF outflows have pressured bitcoin relative to gold's recent gains.

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An analysis published on Seeking Alpha rates the Roundhill Innovation 100 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF (QDTE) as a strong sell. The fund's high expense ratio and capped upside potential are cited as reasons it underperforms compared to the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) in bullish tech markets. Investors focused on tech growth are advised to choose low-cost alternatives with uncapped exposure to the Nasdaq 100.