Bitcoin ETFs Experience Record Inflows as Market Optimism Grows
In a significant surge of investor confidence, U.S. Bitcoin ETFs recorded nearly $1 billion in inflows in a single day, marking the highest level since mid-January. Leading the charge were ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) and BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), with net inflows of $267 million and $193.5 million, respectively. This influx propelled Bitcoin’s price above $93,000, signaling strong market Optimism amid easing U.S.-China trade tensions. The developments underscore growing institutional interest in Bitcoin as a viable asset class, with ETFs serving as a key gateway for traditional investors.
Bitcoin ETFs See Major Inflows, Adding Nearly $1 Billion in a Day
American Bitcoin ETFs collectively saw inflows of about $913 million on Tuesday, the highest amount since mid-January. The surge was led by the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) and BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) with $267 million and $193.5 million in net inflows, respectively. The price of Bitcoin was trading above $93,000 after the inflows, showing encouraging signs amid scaling back of the U.S. trade war against China.
Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin to Surge Beyond $110k, Potentially $200k
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin will surge to unprecedented heights, fueled by liquidity injections from US Treasury buybacks. Hayes points to recent market turbulence, sparked by aggressive trade policies and escalating tariffs under the Trump administration, as the driving force behind volatility in bonds and equities. The shift toward Treasury buybacks, he argues, could catapult Bitcoin past $110,000—possibly even reaching $200,000. Market watchers are now eyeing these macroeconomic maneuvers as a potential tipping point for cryptocurrency’s next bull run.
LAPD Recovers $2.7m in Stolen Bitcoin Mining Equipment
Los Angeles police arrested two suspects tied to a South American cargo theft ring and recovered over $3.9 million in stolen goods, including $2.7 million worth of Bitcoin mining computers intercepted at LAX. Detectives from the LAPD’s Cargo Theft Unit, working with other agencies, apprehended the suspects following an investigation. The mining equipment was being loaded onto a plane bound for Hong Kong, highlighting the sophistication of cargo theft operations targeting high-value tech shipments.
BTC Rally Triggers $635M in Shorts Liquidations
Bitcoin surpassed $94,000, causing massive liquidations in derivatives markets. Over $635 million were liquidated in 24 hours, mainly from short selling positions. Platforms like Binance, Bybit, and OKX recorded record-high liquidation volumes. This surge fuels speculation about a potential rise towards $100,000, clashing bullish investors’ euphoria with short sellers’ nervousness.
BTC Rises Above $94K, Sparking Six-Digit Price Speculation
Bitcoin has surpassed $94,000, leading to speculation about its price reaching six digits. The crypto market benefits from long-term structural growth drivers such as deeper integration with TradFi, improving regulatory clarity in the US, and adoption via bitcoin ETFs. Bitcoin was trading around $93,700 at 1:30 pm ET, up 12% from a week ago. However, headwinds preventing a new all-time high above ~$109,000 include mixed expectations around US tariff policy and future Fed actions.
