Bitcoin Dip, ETF Drip: Franklin’s EZBC Pulls in Fresh Cash Despite Slump
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The Franklin Bitcoin ETF, EZBC, attracted $8.50 million in net inflows on March 5, 2026, even as spot prices for its underlying asset remain under pressure. The latest move lifts the fund’s assets under management to $428.1 million, with the new capital representing roughly 1.99% of AUM, a meaningful one-day vote of confidence from investors.
The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading at $69,423.57 after a bruising three-month stretch that has seen prices fall about 24.81%. Despite that drawdown, the one-day technical signal for the token sits at Hold, underscoring a market caught between profit-taking and expectations for a rebound.
The sizable inflow into EZBC suggests some investors are treating the recent Bitcoin weakness as an opportunity to add exposure via regulated vehicles rather than trading the token directly. With nearly 2% of its AUM refreshed in a single session, the fund is emerging as a key conduit for institutional and retail capital looking to time a potential recovery in the crypto cycle.
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