Bitcoin ETFs Soar with $936M Inflows in a Day—A Big Bet on Crypto’s Stability

U.S.-based Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) brought in $936 million in net inflows on Tuesday, marking the largest single-day increase since mid-January. The surge comes as economic concerns push large investors toward alternative assets that offer protection against inflation and currency weakness.

Key ETFs Behind the Capital Surge

The day’s inflows were spread across ten Bitcoin ETFs, but three funds led the way:

• Ark & 21Shares: $267.1 million

• Fidelity’s FBTC: $253.8 million

• BlackRock’s IBIT: $193.5 million

These inflows pushed total net investments over the past three trading days to more than $1.4 billion, indicating a steady return of institutional money to the crypto space.

Rising Inflation Drives Bitcoin Demand

Analysts point to macroeconomic stress—such as ongoing inflation, a weaker U.S. dollar, and global geopolitical uncertainty—as the key forces behind the renewed interest in Bitcoin. As traditional assets become harder to rely on for consistent value, Bitcoin is gradually taking on the role of a digital fallback.

Rachael Lucas, crypto analyst at BTC Markets, said institutional investors are becoming more comfortable with Bitcoin as part of a long-term strategy. “With its limited supply and increasing global exposure, Bitcoin fits into the framework of assets designed to hold value in unpredictable environments,” she explained.

Min Jung, a research analyst at Presto, added that Bitcoin's recent stability during volatile market conditions is changing how investors view its role in a portfolio. “It’s behaving more like a strategic hedge than a speculative asset,” she said.

Bitcoin Price Rises Alongside ETF Demand

The ETF inflow trend has coincided with a 6.4% jump in Bitcoin’s price, which reached around $93,765 on Tuesday. The market activity suggests a direct connection between institutional buying via ETFs and upward momentum in Bitcoin’s market value.

Expectations of a more accommodative stance from the Federal Reserve and possible progress in U.S.-China trade discussions are also supporting Bitcoin’s position as a hedge. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has pointed to softening monetary policy and improving trade conditions as signals that investors are watching closely.

Bitcoin ETFs Now Manage Over $103 Billion

With these latest inflows, total assets under management in U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have now crossed $103 billion. This milestone underscores the increasing acceptance of Bitcoin in regulated, institutional-grade investment vehicles.

The ETF route offers regulated exposure to Bitcoin without the complexities of self-custody or direct crypto trading. This has become an attractive on-ramp for traditional finance firms looking to add digital assets to client portfolios.

Institutional Momentum Continues

Institutional interest in Bitcoin appears to be gaining pace. With ongoing inflation concerns and limited new issuance of Bitcoin, ETFs could continue to attract billions in capital throughout the year—especially if macroeconomic uncertainty remains unresolved.

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