Bitcoin ETF inflows surged past $500 million on Monday, marking seven straight days of gains. The steady stream of new capital highlights renewed investor confidence in Bitcoin—despite broader market uncertainty.
Bitcoin ETFs Extend Winning Streak
On Monday alone, spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $591.29 million in net inflows. This continued momentum reflects a growing appetite for regulated crypto exposure.
Bitcoin itself is hovering near $94,000, trying to establish solid support. At the same time, ETF demand continues to hold strong.
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) once again led the pack. It attracted $970.93 million in a single day, bringing its total net inflows to a massive $42.17 billion.
However, not all ETFs saw positive flows. ARKB—the spot BTC ETF from Ark Invest and 21Shares—recorded the day’s largest outflow, losing $226.30 million. Still, its total historical inflows stand at $2.88 billion.
Futures Market Signals Strength, But Options Show Doubt
Open interest in BTC futures rose 2% in the last 24 hours. This shows traders are opening new positions, not closing old ones. Such moves often point to short-term bullish momentum.
However, BTC’s funding rate remains neutral at 0%. This indicates no clear edge for either buyers or sellers in the perpetual futures market. As a result, major price shifts are less likely to come from leverage squeezes.
But there’s caution in the air.
Today’s options market shows rising demand for puts—bearish contracts that benefit from price drops. This shift suggests many traders are preparing for a possible pullback, even as ETF flows look strong.
Bitcoin Price May Stay in a Tight Range
Unless a clear breakout or breakdown occurs, Bitcoin may continue to trade sideways. Market participants are waiting for stronger signals before taking big directional bets.
For now, Bitcoin ETF inflows show growing institutional confidence. But cautious sentiment in the derivatives market tempers any overly bullish outlook.
