Bitcoin Shatters Records: Soars Past $126K Milestone as ETF Frenzy Intensifies

Bitcoin just demolished its previous ceiling, rocketing beyond the $126,000 barrier in a historic surge that's sending shockwaves through global markets.

The ETF Effect: Fueling the Fire

Institutional demand for Bitcoin ETFs has exploded beyond all projections, creating a perfect storm of capital inflow that's pushing the digital asset into uncharted territory. Traditional finance giants are scrambling to secure exposure while retail investors ride the momentum wave.

Market Dynamics Shift

This unprecedented rally isn't just breaking records—it's rewriting the rulebook for digital asset valuation. The $126K breakthrough signals a fundamental shift in how institutions perceive cryptocurrency stores of value, though some Wall Street veterans still dismiss it as 'digital tulip mania with better marketing.'

As trading volumes hit stratospheric levels and the fear-of-missing-out intensifies, Bitcoin continues to defy skeptics while making financial traditionalists question their entire framework—proving once again that in crypto, the only constant is disruption.

TLDR

• Bitcoin price surged past $126,000 and set a new all-time high at $126,198 before a minor pullback
• US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.18 billion in inflows on Monday, the second-highest day since their launch
• BlackRock’s IBIT led ETF inflows with $967 million and is approaching $100 billion in assets under management
• October ETF inflows total $3.47 billion across just four trading days
• Bitcoin is now trading above $124,000 with immediate resistance at $125,500

Bitcoin reached a new all-time high above $126,000 on Monday. The price peaked at $126,198 before pulling back slightly.

The surge came as US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their second-best day of inflows since launching. The 11 ETFs saw $1.18 billion flow in on Monday.

This was the second-largest daily inflow in history. The only bigger day was November 7, 2024, when the ETFs took in $1.37 billion after Donald TRUMP won the presidential election.

Bitcoin is currently trading above $124,000 and the 100-hour simple moving average. A short-term bullish trend line has formed with support at $124,200.

The price managed to stay above $122,000 and started a fresh increase. BTC moved above the $123,500 resistance zone.

Bulls pushed the price through $125,000 and $125,500 levels. The price even cleared $126,000 before the recent pullback.

ETF Inflows Drive Institutional Interest

BlackRock’s IBIT led the pack with $967 million in inflows on Monday. The fund has brought in $2.6 billion since the beginning of October.

10/6 bitcoin ETF Total Net Flow: $1,186.95 million
(2ND HIGHEST INFLOW SINCE INCEPTION)$IBIT (BlackRock): $966.82 million$FBTC (Fidelity): $112.32 million$BITB (Bitwise): $60.12 million$ARKB (Ark Invest): $0.00 million$BTCO (Invesco): $7.51 million$EZBC (Franklin): $3.64… https://t.co/mys2DhXvZg pic.twitter.com/zw0eHrDEZq

— Trader T (@thepfund) October 7, 2025

Fidelity’s FBTC recorded $112 million in inflows. Bitwise’s BITB saw $60 million, while Grayscale’s BTC Mini Trust recorded $30 million.

October’s total ETF inflows reached $3.47 billion across just four trading days. Since launching, Bitcoin ETFs have cumulatively brought in around $60 billion.

The massive demand shows the influence of institutional investors in this bull market. Retail investors are reportedly still on the sidelines.

BlackRock Approaches Milestone

BlackRock’s IBIT is close to surpassing $100 billion in assets under management. The fund currently holds $98.5 billion in Bitcoin and cash.

IBIT holds 783,767 BTC according to its official website. The fund is set to reach the $100 billion mark in under 450 days.

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF took more than 2,000 days to hit that milestone. Only 18 of over 4,500 trading ETFs have more than $100 billion in assets under management.

Immediate resistance for Bitcoin sits NEAR $125,250. The first key resistance level is at $125,500.

The next resistance could be $126,200. A close above that level might push the price higher toward $126,500.

If Bitcoin clears those levels, the price could test $128,000. The next barrier for bulls WOULD be $130,000.

On the downside, immediate support is near $124,200 and the trend line. The first major support sits at $123,250.