Capital returns to Bitcoin ETFs amid shift in sentiment

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Institutions return to Bitcoin

On Monday, net inflows into US spot Bitcoin ETFs totaled $458.2 million, according to SoSoValue data. The largest share went to BlackRock’s IBIT, which attracted $263.2 million. Fidelity and Grayscale funds also posted inflows, along with several other products. No outflows were recorded that day.

“A positive inflow into Bitcoin-investing ETFs marks a turning point, as large investors appear to view current price levels as an attractive entry point amid Bitcoin’s recent correction and stabilization,” said LVRG Research Director Nick Ruck.

In January and February, more than $1.8 billion was withdrawn from these instruments amid heightened volatility. Last week, however, funds attracted $787 million, breaking a five-week streak of negative flows.

“What is particularly notable is the divergence from retail investor sentiment,” said BTC Markets crypto analyst Rachel Lucas. According to her, the Fear and Greed Index remains in “extreme fear.” “[Institutional investors] appear to be positioning for a macroeconomic recovery and are leaning on Bitcoin’s fundamental structural factors.”

Geopolitics and accumulation strategy

BTC is trading near $67,689, up 2.8% over the past 24 hours and 6.8% over the week. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization stands at $2.39 trillion, with Bitcoin accounting for approximately $1.35 trillion.

ETF inflows are occurring amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Bitrue Head of Research Andri Fauzan Adzima noted that institutional investors did not wait for full de-escalation.

“They took advantage of opportunities during the dip instead of waiting for de-escalation, as structural ETF flows and resilience proved more important than waiting for complete clarity,” Adzima said.

Broader institutional context

ETF holders include some of the world’s largest asset managers and pension funds. Public companies such as Strategy, MARA Holdings, XXI, and Metaplanet collectively hold more than $79 billion worth of Bitcoin.

Government participation is also expanding. El Salvador continues its BTC accumulation strategy, Bhutan has introduced a golden visa for digital nomads, and the United Arab Emirates is actively developing crypto infrastructure.

Sustained inflows are increasing the share of long-term capital in overall demand. This gradually changes the structure of market movement, making it less dependent on short-term speculative flows.

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