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Bitcoin ETFs Attract $442M—But Is the Market’s Optimism Justified?

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  • US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $442 million in net inflows on Thursday.
  • BlackRock’s IBIT led the inflows with $327.3 million in investor contributions.
  • ARK and 21Shares’ ARKB attracted $97 million in net inflows from investors.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs registered $442 million in net inflows on Thursday, marking five consecutive days of investor interest. New capital was poured into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs after two days of high trading volumes, while the overall ETF trading volume decreased. Despite reduced trading activity, the positive momentum in Bitcoin ETFs continued, signaling steady investor confidence.

Bitcoin ETFs Maintain Positive Streak as Market Volatility Lingers

BlackRock’s IBIT led the inflow tally with $327.3 million, maintaining its dominance among all Bitcoin ETFs. The funds managed by ARK and 21Shares, named ARKB, received $97 million as investors maintained steady interest in the products. The Bitcoin ETFs from Bitwise (BITB) combined with Invesco’s (BTCO) managed to attract $17.7 million in total investments during this period.

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Source: SoSoValue data

During this period, investment funds recorded their fifth consecutive day of net inflows despite ongoing economic trade conflicts, which introduced market instability. Bitcoin ETFs outperformed expectations as investors appeared to favor crypto over traditional hedges. Market demand remained stable because investors supported Bitcoin ETFs despite external macroeconomic difficulties.

Although total trading volume across the 12 Bitcoin ETFs dropped to $2 billion on Thursday from $4 billion a day earlier, investor flows remained strong. The market data confirms that traders continue to hold Bitcoin rather than sell it, which indicates increasing confidence. Market observers see this as a sign of strengthening support levels for Bitcoin ETFs.

Bitcoin Price Climbs as Open Interest and Demand Rise

The cryptocurrency market experienced a 1.3% increase in Bitcoin value to $93,687 over the last day. The increase in Bitcoin futures open interest reached $65.31 billion, representing a 1% rise. The market shows increased engagement as investors become more confident about participating.

New market positions backing price increases have contributed to rising open interest and climbing market value. Following this type of development, the market tends toward bullish sentiment. Market analysts link the positive market trends to rising sentiment combined with modest capital entry.

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BTC Futures Open Interest. Source: Coinglass

Moreover, Bitcoin ETFs have seen enhanced participation from institutional players, further reinforcing their stability. Several investors use SEC-compliant Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds to enter the digital currency market. Expert analysts remain focused on the spot and derivatives markets to validate any ongoing potential price appreciation.

Options and Funding Metrics Indicate Mixed Sentiment in Bitcoin

A bullish market sentiment emerged from options trading because calls surpassed puts to reach a 0.74 Put-to-Call ratio. When calls dominate, traders expect the asset to rise, reinforcing the current upward trend in Bitcoin ETFs. The observed behavior evidences an increasing demand for spot ETF products.

Bitcoin futures funding rates showed a mild negative value of -0.0008%, displaying some degree of investor nervousness. Trade positions with negative funding rates demonstrate more investors taking short-side bets because they expect the market to retreat. This distinction reveals an upcoming interruption in existing market acceleration.

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BTC Funding Rate:Source: Coinglass

Despite that, the steady rise in spot Bitcoin ETF inflows reflects resilience and investor preference for long-term exposure. Spot investors purchase new positions regardless of the activity in derivatives markets. Market opinions in spot and futures segments reveal distinct viewpoints about crypto assets.

Bitcoin ETF: Key BTC Metrics Remained Mixed As Flows Turn Positive

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  • Investors’ confidence in Bitcoin ETFs appears to have returned as they deposited over $100 million on Thursday into the sector, following a brief dip midweek.
  • BlackRock and Fidelity were the major players with significant ETF inflows, and rising open interest is a sign of increased activity and speculation in the market.
  • Although there were positive inflows, a negative funding rate indicates the need for cautiousness as some traders are betting on a possible fall in Bitcoin’s price.

On Thursday, Bitcoin ETFs recorded a positive change after more than $100 million was invested. Wednesday saw a swing the other way, when $169.87 million was withdrawn from them, marking the only negative of the week. 

But since Monday, Bitcoin ETFs have had a net inflow of $15.85 million, and it seems like the market might be coming to a strong close. ETF investors are gradually displaying confidence this week, with the strong rebound in institutional investments. 

According to experts, their massive Bitcoin ETF purchase is also a reflection of renewed interest in a long-term view of Bitcoin, even though short-term technical indicators are mostly mixed.

Bitcoin ETF Inflows is Proof of Investor Confidence

Recent data shows that BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, had the largest daily net inflow of $80.96 million on Thursday. This increased its net inflow to a substantial $39.75 billion. Fidelity also had its Bitcoin ETF, the FBTC, following closely behind with a net inflow of $25.90 million. 

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Source: SoSoVaue

Bitcoin price has surged by 0.1% within the last 24 hours to a current value of $84,497. This is also accompanied by a noticeable rise in its trading activity, as shown by an increase in its Open Interest. 

The BTC Futures Open interest is $54.6 billion as of the most recently available data, which is a 2.01 percent increase from the previous day. Any rise in BTC’s price coupled with its open interest means that more and more traders are entering this market. 

Key Metrics Remain Mixed As Bitcoin ETF Buyers Return

Interestingly, some other key metrics indicate that traders are not completely bullish on Bitcoin. The funding rate for Bitcoin futures has turned negative, meaning that traders are now paying those who bet on Bitcoin’s price to rise (long positions), since there is more demand for long positions. 

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Source: Coinglass

The funding rate at the time of writing is currently at -0.0006%, suggesting that there is a part of the market that is expecting a decline in Bitcoin’s price.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $127M Despite Market Rally on Tariff Pause

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  • U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $127.12 million in net outflows on Wednesday, despite substantial gains in equity and crypto markets.
  • The outflows followed Donald Trump’s 90-day pause on new tariffs and a reduction in specific trade duties.
  • BlackRock’s IBIT saw the highest outflows among bitcoin ETFs, with $89.71 million in redemptions during the trading session.

Despite a broad market rally, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded $127.12 million in net outflows on Wednesday, according to SosoValue. The withdrawals came after former President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on new tariffs and reduced some duties. However, the Bitcoin ETF showed weakness even as traditional and digital asset markets posted strong gains.

Bitcoin ETF outflow source- Soso value
Bitcoin ETF outflow source- Soso value

Bitcoin ETF Withdrawals Extend Losing Streak

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) experienced a massive $89.71 million worth of withdrawals during Wednesday’s trading until 13:30 ET. The recent outflows caused a major change in investor perception toward the most well-known spot, Bitcoin ETF. The fund’s market performance demonstrated an absence of investment confidence among institutional investment groups during the general rise.

The ongoing withdrawals from spot Bitcoin ETFs stretched their five-day consecutive loss streak. The crypto market displayed positive trends, yet investors chose to withdraw money from leading Bitcoin ETF products. Market experts observed how ETF money movements were separate from the overall crypto asset price developments.

Doubts regarding U.S.-China trade policies and intergovernmental relationships possibly caused the funding slowdown. Trump’s tariff delay increased investment sentiment but did not restore optimistic behavior across all investment categories. According to investor perception, the ETF market appeared both manipulated to its capacity and exposed to future market swings.

Grayscale’s GBTC and Others Also See Withdrawals

The Bitcoin Trust of Grayscale experienced $33.8 million in net withdrawals during that day, keeping its ongoing stream of capital depletion active. The spot Bitcoin ETFs operated by VanEck and WisdomTree also experienced minor but steady withdrawals. The price increase, combined with favorable market conditions, did not stop these moves.

GBTC suffered from persistent capital loss after its transformation into a spot ETF while competing against newer funds. Negative market conditions coupled with policy uncertainty drive investors toward alternative bitcoin products, which results in decreased passive investment in bitcoin products overall. The financial markets displayed daily market gains as this liquidity movement took place.

Market approval became visible through strong increases among the Standard & Poor’s 500 and Nasdaq indexes. Crypto-related investment products remained behind other funds when measuring how selective investors approach their investments. The unresolved trade differences between China and the U.S. keep some traders in a watching stance.

Bitwise’s BITB Bucks Trend with Fresh Inflows

BITB from Bitwise stood unique as the sole spot Bitcoin ETF, which recorded inflows when it received $6.71 million on Wednesday. Market doubt and uncertainty did not deter investors from investing in this fund because they wanted to hold crypto for extended periods. The fund represents an essential member of emerging ETFs, attracting investors during market volatility.

The 3.08% increase in bitcoin trading during the reporting period resulted in a new high of $79,419, according to CoinMarketCap, when BITB received $6.71 million in funds. Ether demonstrated an 11.08% price increase during this period as it reached $1,617 levels, thus strengthening altcoin market sentiment. The market realized improved trade conditions and stronger equity valuations, which positively affected both cryptocurrencies.

BTC price source: CoinMarketCap
BTC price source: CoinMarketCap

Klefer’s Financial Services Limited attracted a small amount of investment to its BITB product, yet this movement indicated that investors only trusted specific ETF producers. Fund providers demonstrate different levels of success in attracting investment capital when macroeconomic factors evolve. Market actors will vary their portfolio distribution according to political events and regulatory changes.

Bitcoin Needs Real-World Utility to Survive, Warns Jack Dorsey

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  • Jack Dorsey stated that Bitcoin could become irrelevant if it is used only as a store of value.
  • He emphasized that Bitcoin must function as a daily payment method to fulfill its original purpose.
  • Dorsey believes Bitcoin’s long-term success depends on real-world utility and accessibility.

Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter and CEO of Block Inc., has issued a sharp critique of Bitcoin’s current direction. He stated that Bitcoin must expand beyond its role as a digital gold and embrace real-world payments. According to Jack Dorsey, failure to adopt payments into Bitcoin’s functionality could result in the cryptocurrency’s eventual irrelevance.

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He emphasized that Bitcoin should support everyday transactions and not remain limited to emergencies or speculative investments. Dorsey believes this lack of utility is a growing issue that threatens Bitcoin’s adoption. He believes that Bitcoin’s fundamental achievement hinges on person-to-person payment capabilities and storing value.

Dorsey referred to Satoshi Nakamoto’s original whitepaper on Bitcoin and stressed the need to realign with its initial goal. According to Dorsey, developers need to prioritize accessibility, privacy, and speed when designing payment systems. He also mentioned that Bitcoin’s current design fails to meet the digital cash vision laid out at its inception.

Dorsey Urges Bitcoin Infrastructure Overhaul

Despite its reputation as a hedge, Bitcoin still behaves like a high-risk asset tied to equity markets. The high level of price fluctuations in Bitcoin creates doubts regarding its compatibility with regular everyday payments. Dorsey believed that broadening Bitcoin networks would produce long-term price stability by reducing price instability fluctuations.

Bitcoin’s lack of scalability continues to hinder widespread payment use cases globally. According to Dorsey, changes to its infrastructure need to happen first for Bitcoin to function as a payment system. The developer emphasized that attention needs to move away from speculative growth toward practical usage.

The Lightning Network represents an ongoing payment system innovation, yet its actual adoption remains restricted. Dorsey believes that only mainstream financial utility can make Bitcoin relevant in the long term. He maintains that scalability and volatility will only improve when more people actively use Bitcoin for transactions.

BTC Sees Institutional Interest Despite Price Drop

Bitcoin’s price has recently dropped below $80,000, showing a decline of 7.5% amid broader market corrections. However, Bitcoin’s daily trading activity increased dramatically by 260%, reaching about $50 billion in volume. Despite price drops, the market demonstrates considerable activity at this time.

According to crypto analyst Ali Martinez, the number of big Bitcoin holders experienced a 4.6% growth during this recent period. At present, more than 76 new wallets have maintained their steady accumulation of Bitcoin above 1,000 BTC. The rising confidence among large entities shows continuous backing during a market decline.

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The positive demand for Bitcoin ETFs demonstrates increased institutional interest across the board. Long-term investor demand for Bitcoin remains stable even though its market value shows multidirectional movement. The expanding involvement of institutional players will require Bitcoin to depend on utility-driven adoption to keep moving forward.

Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $100M as Market Reacts to Shock Tariff Move

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  • Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw nearly $100 million in net outflows on Thursday.
  • BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust was the only ETF to record inflows, with about $65 million added.
  • Grayscale’s GBTC recorded the largest daily outflow of around $60 million.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs lost nearly $100 million in net asset value on Thursday during an additional challenging trading day. Sosovalue data showed a continued market withdrawal as most funds lost capital during this equity market downturn. The iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) secured $65 million worth of net fund inflows from BlackRock.

Source: Sosovalue
Source: Sosovalue

Risk asset turbulence and volatility across traditional markets did not deter IBIT from continuing its financial growth. The IBIT experienced institutional investor momentum even though other ETFs faced capital depletion. The fund attracted funds worth $65 million the day it became the sole one to experience an outflow, demonstrating overall volatile fund movements.

IBIT attracted substantial inflows from investors during this time, while most ETFs suffered net outflows due to market conditions changing after new economic updates. Early fluctuations in the business week failed to stop IBIT from quickly recovering, as financial funds faced difficulties gaining momentum. BlackRock received continued investor confidence in its product, contributing to its successful results.

Bitcoin ETF Outflows Rise After Brief Pause

Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) experienced the largest withdrawal of wealth among US Bitcoin ETFs on Thursday, losing about $60 million. Fidelity’s FBTC and Bitwise’s BITB, along with Ark Invest’s ARKB and VanEck’s HODL, also suffered fund withdrawals. After brief ETF inflow growth during the middle of the week, fund investors started withdrawing their money.

The combination of spot Bitcoin ETFs received $218 million in total net inflows on Wednesday, ending their three-day declining trend. The small period of positive performance vanished when the market reacted negatively to policy changes. The sudden shift in market direction demonstrates that investors maintain caution while rebalancing their cryptocurrency investments.

Grayscale created two new ETFs that utilize Bitcoin price movements to provide investors with regular income streams during the previous week. GBTC suffered continuous daily withdrawal even after its initial launch occurred. The fund possesses the status of being one of the biggest Bitcoin holders yet has failed to maintain investor capital as competition within the space intensifies.

Bitcoin Holds Firm as Nasdaq Sinks

After Donald Trump implemented his tariff policies, the US stock market endured major depreciation, resulting in a 5.5% decline in the Nasdaq Composite Index. A severe price drop during a single day ranked among the worst in market history since the early 2000s. The increase in trade tensions triggered widespread effects across the equity market segment, with tech stocks taking most of the impact.

When traditional risk assets were in disarray, Bitcoin managed to stay stable. Following the brief decline during market closure, BTC experienced a 0.7% increase during the subsequent market day. Throughout Friday, the price maintained its upward trajectory while showing an opposite direction compared to equity markets.

BTC’s current market valuation rests above $84,000, while it stands below its most recent $87,000 maximum achieved preceding the tariff announcement release. The Nasdaq futures contracts experience continued weakness before the upcoming US jobs report publication. The currency’s behavior suggests it may no longer align with equity prices over the upcoming short-term period.

Bitcoin ETF Inflows Crash 73%—Is Institutional Confidence Fading Fast?

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  • The spot Bitcoin ETF market saw a 73.6 percent decline in inflows over the past week.
  • Total inflows dropped to $196.48 million from $744.35 million the previous week.
  • A $93.16 million outflow on March 28 ended a 10-day ETF inflow streak.

The spot Bitcoin ETF market recorded a significant drop in weekly inflows as broader market conditions turned negative. The market reaction prompted investors to withdraw their funds, dropping flow comparisons by 73.6% compared to the previous week. Total inflows reached $196.48 million through SoSoValue data, indicating a major decrease from the previous $744.35 million numbers.

Digital assets suffered when equity markets showed declining trends, as investors needed to reevaluate their risk positions. As sentiment weakened, spot Bitcoin ETFs reflected the pressure, with consistent inflows early in the week but a sharp reversal by Friday. The market suffered $93.16 million in losses on March 28, concluding the successive 10-day period of inflows.

Bitcoin’s performance followed the same downward trend as the currency because of market volatility that week. The decreased outflows during this week showed that institutional investors were losing their short-term financial confidence. Even though the daily inflows presented inconsistent data throughout the week, these indications showed that investors remained modestly interested.

BlackRock and Fidelity Dominate Bitcoin ETFs

The broader Bitcoin ETF outflows did not affect IBIT from BlackRock or FBTC from Fidelity which continued to dominate the ETF market segment as they attracted substantial capital each week. The funds attracted considerable investing capital at the beginning of the week when market uncertainties loomed. According to daily records for March 17, Fidelity reached a peak of $274.6 million, compared to the total inflows of $127.3 million.

The issuers who joined the weekly gains made minimal or no substantial impact on the overall growth amount. Franklin Templeton, Valkyrie VanEck, and WisdomTree experienced minimal change in their activities, thus trailing the market leaders. Investors’ investment behavior separated the top issuers from all other smaller players in the market.

Investing interests concentrated on big ETFs with high liquidity factors alongside strong brand recognition, thus creating instability for smaller funds over market turbulence. Inflow distributions indicate a safety-minded outlook from investors instead of widespread excitement about cryptocurrencies. This dynamic continues to shape capital movement in the spot Bitcoin ETF market.

Metaplanet Backs Bitcoin with New Debt

The weakening of ETF flow patterns led some institutions to invest in Bitcoin through alternative strategies and long-term approaches. The Japanese company Metaplanet presented specific debt products that allow buyers to acquire Bitcoin due to their firm trust in its sustained market value. Institutional groups established these purchasing initiatives soon after market prices dropped to acquire Bitcoin at more affordable rates.

The institutional player strategy acquired Bitcoin public as part of its direct market exposure initiatives, which began in March. Institutional interest in Bitcoin continues to demonstrate stability despite short-term challenges for ETFs. Organizations consider decreasing market prices as a chance to acquire Bitcoins strategically.

Bitcoin ETFs Soar as Inflows Near $1B, BlackRock Leads the Surge

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  • Investor sentiment made a strong comeback as Bitcoin ETFs recorded nearly one billion dollars in weekly inflows.
  • BlackRock’s IBIT led the market by attracting over 6,300 BTC worth more than $535 million this week.
  • Despite positive flows overall, Grayscale’s GBTC faced outflows on multiple days.

This week, investor sentiment around Bitcoin ETFs saw a sharp rebound, signaling renewed confidence in digital asset investments. Total net inflows across spot Bitcoin ETFs reached $744.3 million by Friday, with gross inflows nearing $785.6 million. The shift followed a recent phase of fund withdrawals, marking a clear turnaround in market activity.

Bitcoin ETF Inflows Rise Led by IBIT

IBIT from BlackRock led all other ETFs this week by attracting the largest inflow volume throughout the peer group. Between Monday and Friday, IBIT’s Bitcoin asset pool collected 6,342.47 BTC, which amounted to $535,582,902. On March 21, IBIT received 1,250 BTC, which amounted to $105.5 million.

During this period, IBIT demonstrated stability by acquiring new BTC, but Grayscale’s GBTC continued to lose funds at a rate of 260.15 BTC. IBIT stood out as the one ETF recording inflows, which helped raise the total flows on March 21. IBIT experienced a solid growth pattern on that day, collecting total inflows amounting to 987.12 BTC.

On March 20, BlackRock received 1,980 BTC in inflows, which topped Fidelity FBTC with 105.98 BTC and VanEck HODL with 137.08 BTC. Each day of the week saw positive ETF movements, reinforcing investor interest in Bitcoin-related products. During the period, BlackRock received the largest capital, solidifying its position as the top ETF provider in the competition.

Ethereum ETFs Struggle With Heavy Outflows

Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds experienced extended periods of investor retreat during the week, with considerable cash leaving their funds. Total flows amounted to—$102.9 million through— $389.2 million of overall withdrawal. The lack of investor support contrasted sharply with Bitcoin ETF performance.

Ethereum ETFs faced consistent losses as investors continued shifting focus to Bitcoin-based products. Market hesitation toward Ethereum has driven this trend possibly because of market unpredictability or changing investor priorities. Ethereum fund managers proved unsuccessful in their pursuit of new investment capital through this time period.

Greatly reduced support for Ethereum ETFs has resulted in less stability for short-term pricing and changing market position dynamics. Fund providers experience difficulties changing the current outflow trend because investors maintain their reserved attitude. Ethereum products have seen declining momentum and reduced institutional engagement compared to Bitcoin ETFs.

Large Bitcoin Transfer Adds to Market Speculation

Whale Alert reported a large Bitcoin transaction involving 2,999 BTC valued at $252.5 million on March 21. The cryptocurrency community started paying close attention to this Bitcoin transfer, which took place between wallets without known owners. Both the origin and endpoint of the transfer remained unknown, which triggered discussions among users.

Some market participants viewed the move as bullish, anticipating further price support for Bitcoin. However, many doubted the transaction’s motivations because they believed there was insufficient transparency. The lack of any exchange-traded fund linked to the transfer prevents analysts from determining its effects on investment movement.

BlackRock Highlights Bitcoin as “Emerging Global Monetary Alternative” Amid Major Investment

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  • BlackRock says Bitcoin is becoming a major new player in global finance.
  • Long-term investors add 167,000 Bitcoin, worth $14 billion showing confidence in its future.
  • Bitcoin ETF inflows jump as major players keep buying, even with all the price swings.

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager with $11.5 trillion in assets, has been advancing its position in the cryptocurrency market. The company underscored Bitcoin as an emerging global monetary alternative. BlackRock released “BlackRock Insights: Understanding Digital Assets,” which describes Bitcoin as a decentralized, limited-supply asset with increasing institutional adoption. Traditional financial institutions display evolving perspectives about digital assets positioning Bitcoin beyond mere speculative investment space.

Additionally, BlackRock has also shown that it is bullish on Bitcoin by procuring $218 million in BTC, which sets a record for its largest buy-in over a month. This comes after other buys made, which totaled $42.3 million and $45 million, reflecting a broader institutional trend toward embracing Bitcoin as a long-term investment.  These actions signal an increasing confidence in digital assets, particularly while facing market volatility and global economic uncertainty.

Bitcoin ETF Inflows Reflect Institutional Confidence

BlackRock recently launched BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) to attract institutional investors. IBIT received $218.1 million on March 18, 2025, the largest capital inflow recorded over six weeks. Nonetheless, major fluctuations in the price might be witnessed, while a major boost in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) proves the institutional demand for the asset. Moreover, key financial giants like Barclays, JPMorgan and Avenir Group have invested in Bitcoin through BlackRock’s offerings.

Bitcoin has recently been volatile, with large institutions continuing to accumulate the asset despite the market downturn. The outflows from Bitcoin ETFs that were noticed earlier in the year were driven by hedge funds; however, long-term holders did not sell their coins. BlackRock is extending its exposure to the Bitcoin market as more professional investors use the current price fluctuations to accumulate Bitcoin.

Recession Could Drive Future Bitcoin Adoption

BlackRock’s Robbie Mitchnick, Global Head of Digital Assets, recently shared insights on the future of Bitcoin in a potential recession. According to Mitchnick, the scarcity and decentralized nature make it ideal for hedging volatile economic risks. Although it has not followed the gold upward during the recent stock market volatilities, Mitchnick expects it to appreciate as its long-term fundamentals will drive its value upward, especially amid emerging global developments.

The U.S. government’s establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve shows that Bitcoin is a crucial part of the financial system and that institutions still have confidence amidst volatility. Meanwhile, long-term Bitcoin holders have accumulated an additional 167,000 BTC with an estimated worth of $14 billion over the last month, according to Glassnode.

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Robbie Mitchnick of BlackRock stated that the ETF outflows are due to hedge funds closing arbitrage positions rather than from long-only investors. The support provided by institutions, along with continuous accumulation by some long-term investors, signifies a positive outlook for Bitcoin, which can take its price to $90k or beyond.

Bitcoin ETFs See Heavy Outflows as Market Volatility Surges

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  • Bitcoin ETFs recorded $143.3 million in outflows on Thursday.
  • Fidelity’s Bitcoin ETF lost over $75 million, the highest among peers.
  • ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF faced significant outflows exceeding $60 million.

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded significant outflows on Thursday, highlighting renewed investor uncertainty. According to SoSoValue, total outflows reached $143.3 million, led by declines in key ETFs. While BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) attracted $45.75 million in inflows, this was not enough to offset overall losses.

Bitcoin ETFs Face Heavy Outflows Again

The Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) operated by Fidelity managed to lose the largest amount of $75 million from its investor funds. Three hundred million dollars left ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) after it experienced substantial withdrawal activity that exceeded $60 million. Total Bitcoin ETF investments registered negative flows because of the aggregated withdrawals reported throughout the day.

Day traders exhibited caution because Bitcoin maintained a downward trend selling at $82,511 before suffering its 7% weekly price drop. Some traders take profits from their investments when market uncertainties appear during this period. BlackRock’s IBIT attracted new investment capital which managed to minimize the total impact of negative flows from Bitcoin ETFs.

The price of Bitcoin dropped as the S&P 500 index entered a correction stage because of worldwide trade conflicts. On Thursday the Nasdaq-100 index declined by nearly 2% and this movement put additional stress on Bitcoin’s market performance. The prevailing economic doubts in the market led ETF investors to act carefully.

The Bloomberg data demonstrates that BTC ETF investments continue to accumulate $35 billion though they failed to reach their previous highpoint of $40 billion. The combination of US Bitcoin ETFs maintains $115 billion in total assets illustrating that long-term investors maintain their faith in these funds. Goldman Sachs continues its support for Bitcoin ETFs by possessing investments worth more than $1.5 billion.

Long-Term Holders Increase Bitcoin Holdings

Bitcoin ETFs experienced $5 billion of total withdrawals starting from mid-February in which March 13alone resulted in $135 million of investor loss. The IBIT from BlackRock demonstrated positive net inflows which brought in $45.7 million. Recent continuous withdrawals show that investors have started changing their outlook since receiving consistent investments for extended durations.

Even after ETF outflows, the number of long-term Bitcoin holders continued to expand their cryptocurrency ownership. Analyst Ali Martinez’s investment report showed that BTC wallet holders added more than 131,000 BTC units during the recent month. Even though the cryptocurrency market experienced a price decline, many investors treated it as an opportunity to buy rather than perceiving it as a negative indicator.

According to CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju, Bitcoin demand remains static. However, he observes that a bear market decision should not be made at this time. Market indicators show opposing trends since exchange-traded funds (ETFs) reduce their holdings while long-term investors buy more BTC.

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Ethereum ETFs See $10.4M Outflow as Bitcoin ETFs Rebound

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  • Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $13.33 million on March 12, reversing a seven-day outflow streak.
  • The total cumulative net inflow for Bitcoin ETFs increased to $35.42 billion, signaling renewed investor confidence.
  • The total trading value of Bitcoin ETFs reached $2.01 billion, reflecting strong market activity despite recent volatility.

Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a net inflow of $13.33 million on March 12, marking a turnaround after a week of outflows. The inflow increased the cumulative net total to $35.42 billion, relieving investors. Despite recent sell-offs, trading activity remained strong, with the total value traded reaching $2.01 billion.

Bitcoin ETFs Experience Positive Reversal

Bitcoin ETFs have been struggling with continuous outflows, including a $371 million net outflow on March 11. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) outflow amounted to $47.05 million, adding to the existing negative movement. The outflow reported by Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF amounted to $11.81 million because investors showed extra caution during this period.

The asset flow data demonstrated that few funds received considerable money from investors as they regained their focus. The influx to Ark & 2 (ARKB totaled $82.60 million during this period, but Grayscale’s BTC fund collected $5.51 million. The market regained its balance through modest fund influxes from BITB, HODL, BRRR, and other smaller funds.

The overall net assets of Bitcoin ETFs reached $92.45 billion, representing 5.61% of Bitcoin’s total market cap. Over the days of continuous outflows Bitcoin ETFs received positive market feedback when their direction changed. While volatility remains, the latest data indicates potential stabilization in Bitcoin ETF investments.

Ethereum Spot ETFs Continue Facing Outflows

Ethereum ETFs saw a net outflow of $10.4 million on March 12, adding to the downward trend in recent weeks. ETHE experienced a $3.54 million outflow, reducing its accumulated value to $606.14 million. BlackRock’s ETHA ETF maintained stability through its steady $4.20 billion net inflow as it showed no signs of either inflow or outflow activity.

Fidelity Ethereum ETF (FETH) recorded an inflow of $3.75 million, slightly improving its cumulative total to $1.43 billion. However, Bitwise Ethereum ETF (ETHW) and VanEck Ethereum ETF (ETHV) showed no movement. Market uncertainty has caused investors to demonstrate caution based on their absence of new investments.

The net assets of Ethereum spot ETFs totaled $6.66 billion, while the total value traded exceeded $299.41 million. Institutional buying for Ethereum is currently lower because market capitalization stands at 2.92% of the total Ethereum market value. Investors remain wary as Ethereum ETFs struggle to attract consistent capital.

Bitcoin Holders Face Pressure as Prices Decline

Bitcoin holders experienced losses because they purchased at its highest point of $109,000 during January when prices started falling. Intraday data recorded by Glassnode shows extensive panic-driven inactivity that strengthens price declines. The firm projected that continued market selling activities had the potential to drive Bitcoin pricing down to $70,000.

Individuals with Bitcoins at purchase prices between $71,300 and $91,900 currently hold substantial negative investment value. The analysis from Glassnode confirms that investors with peak purchases at $109,000 suffer from substantial financial losses that force them to sell their assets. As selling pressures continue, Bitcoin will establish a brief market base around the $70,000 zone.