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$74,104 exchange-traded fund (IBIT) achieved a remarkable milestone on April 23, recording an impressive inflow of $643 million, marking the highest single-day investment flow in 13 weeks. Simultaneously, total net inflows into Bitcoin ETFs traded in the United States reached $916.9 million. This figure is closely aligned with the previous day’s inflow of $936.4 million and strengthens a four-day streak of continuous inflows.
Investment Inflows into Bitcoin ETFs Surge Rapidly
In just four days, more than $2.3 billion flowed into Bitcoin ETFs in the United States. This surge nearly doubles the $1 billion recorded during a ten-day investment period in March.
According to SoSoValue data, the ARKB fund, a partnership between Ark and 21Shares, saw an inflow of $129.5 million, while Fidelity’s FBTC fund attracted $124.37 million. Grayscale’s Mini Bitcoin Trust and VanEck’s HODL fund also contributed to the net inflow, although Bitwise’s BITB fund experienced an outflow of $15 million.
This heightened level of investor interest appears to be creating a renewed sense of confidence in the market. Analysts suggest that both individual and institutional investors are returning to the field.
Bitcoin’s Role as a Store of Value Gains Attention
Nick Ruck, Director of Research at LVRG, interprets the recent inflows as signs that “Bitcoin is re-emerging as a store of value.” Long-term comparisons with gold are once again in focus, with expectations that Bitcoin will strengthen its position in this regard.
Particularly in light of uncertainties surrounding U.S. tariffs on China, Bitcoin’s resilience in price has garnered attention. The International Monetary Fund’s projections of higher inflation for the U.S. and lower growth forecasts for the global economy have also added upward momentum to Bitcoin prices.
Recent data indicates that Bitcoin briefly surpassed $94,000 during the day before stabilizing around the $92,690 mark. Technical indicators present a picture that supports investor confidence.
On the corporate side, major players are also making moves in Bitcoin. Cantor Fitzgerald, SoftBank, Tether, and Bitfinex jointly announced the launch of a Bitcoin-focused investment vehicle worth $3.6 billion. Named “Twenty One Capital,” the new structure includes Jack Mallers, founder of Strike, as CEO of the project.
