Bitcoin ETF Inflows - BTC-USD at $113,600 as $246M Inflows Reverse to $363M Outflows

Bitcoin ETF Inflows - BTC-USD at $113,600 as $246M Inflows Reverse to $363M Outflows

Institutional volatility dominates as Fidelity’s FBTC swings, BlackRock’s IBIT anchors, Ethereum ETFs capture $534M in a day, and XRP enters the ETF race—reshaping crypto’s $3.3T wealth landscape | That's TradingNEWS

TradingNEWS Archive 9/24/2025 9:36:21 PM
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Bitcoin ETF Inflows Surge and Reverse: Institutional Pressure Shapes BTC-USD Outlook

Record-Breaking Bitcoin ETF Inflows Highlight Volatility

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) has become the centerpiece of institutional positioning, with ETF inflows swinging between historic highs and sharp outflows within days. Just this week, U.S.-listed Bitcoin ETFs absorbed $246 million in net inflows in 24 hours, one of the largest single-day surges since launch. Yet the euphoria quickly flipped, as data showed $363.1 million in outflows on Monday, erasing nearly half of the prior week’s $977 million inflows. This back-and-forth underscores how ETFs have become the dominant force dictating Bitcoin’s short-term trajectory.

Fidelity and BlackRock Dominate Flows

The ETF landscape reveals a clear divide in investor behavior. Fidelity’s FBTC has been the most volatile, driving both record inflows and leading outflows. On Monday alone, FBTC lost $276.7 million, while ARK 21Shares’ ARKB shed $52.3 million and Bitwise BITB dropped $12.7 million. Conversely, BlackRock’s IBIT, despite pulling in smaller flows ($2.5 million net inflows on a down day), continues to anchor long-term accumulation. IBIT’s consistent traction reinforces its reputation as the “institutional ETF of choice,” with cumulative assets exceeding $20 billion since inception.

Market Impact: Bitcoin Trades at $113,600 With $113,500 Resistance in Play

As ETF flows whipsawed, Bitcoin hovered around $113,606, up 1.35% daily. Chart structures highlight critical levels: $111,000 formed a double-bottom foundation, while resistance at $113,500–$115,000 has repeatedly capped rallies. Over $376 million in Bitcoin liquidations occurred in the 24 hours surrounding ETF outflows, with $44 million in BTC positions wiped out as leveraged traders faced margin calls. Technical oscillators remain neutral—RSI at 46, MACD still negative—indicating that ETF-driven capital, not momentum traders, is steering price direction.

Ethereum ETFs Steal the Spotlight With $534M Inflows

While Bitcoin funds saw redemptions, Ethereum ETFs quietly recorded $534 million in daily inflows, their third-best performance since launch. BlackRock’s ETHA ETF drew $363 million in one day, and Fidelity’s FETH has amassed $2.86 billion since debut. Ethereum ETF assets now total $30.54 billion, roughly 5.5% of ETH’s market cap, compared to Bitcoin ETFs’ ~$60.6 billion. This is shifting institutional preference: Ethereum now commands 15% of spot trading volume via ETFs, up from just 3% at launch in November 2024.

XRP Joins the Regulated Arena With XRPR ETF Launch

The ETF wave is not confined to BTC and ETH. XRP (XRP-USD) gained momentum after the Osprey XRPR ETF debuted on Sept. 18, drawing $37.7 million in first-day volume—the strongest U.S. crypto ETF launch of 2025. Within 90 minutes, XRPR crossed $24 million traded, five times more than XRP futures ETFs ever managed. This institutional embrace positions XRP alongside BTC and ETH in the regulated ETF market, boosting its price back near $2.96 with speculative targets of $9.90–$20 flagged by analysts.

Crypto Wealth Explosion: $3.3 Trillion Market Cap and 145,000 Bitcoin Millionaires

ETF flows are directly tied to the broader crypto wealth boom. According to Henley’s September 2025 report, global crypto millionaires rose 40% year-over-year to 241,700, with Bitcoin alone minting 145,100 millionaires, up 70%. Crypto centimillionaires now number 450 (+38% YoY) and billionaires hit 36 (+29% YoY). These figures correspond with ETF inflows: U.S. Bitcoin ETFs surged from $37.3B to $60.6B in assets year-to-date, while Ether ETFs quadrupled to $13.4B.

Federal Reserve Policy Adds Fuel to ETF Dynamics

The Federal Reserve’s recent rate cuts amplified volatility across crypto ETFs. While some investors rotated out of Bitcoin ETFs in short-term de-risking, others see looser liquidity as a reason to expand digital asset allocations. Analysts note that returning positive flows within days could drive BTC back above $113,500 resistance toward $120,000, while sustained outflows may retest support at $108,000. Institutional buyers are using ETFs as the primary vehicle for these macro-driven reallocations.

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