- Bitcoin remained above $62,500 as crypto ETFs recorded $281.8 million in weekly inflows, ending an eight-week outflow streak.
- Institutional investors also increased exposure to XRP, Solana, and HYPE ETFs while analysts identified $61,000 as Bitcoin’s key support.
Institutional investors are returning to crypto ETFs after weeks of heavy selling, even as geopolitical tensions continue to weigh on global financial markets. Fresh inflows into Bitcoin and Ethereum funds suggest that some investors are cautiously rebuilding positions rather than leaving the market.
Bitcoin has remained above $62,500 despite rising oil prices and renewed uncertainty following U.S. strikes on Iran and Tehran’s decision to close the Strait of Hormuz until further notice.
Crypto ETFs Record First Weekly Inflows in Two Months
Crypto investment products attracted $281.8 million in net inflows last week, ending an eight-week streak that saw more than $7 billion leave the market.
According to The Kobeissi Letter, Bitcoin investment products accounted for $197.4 million of those inflows, while Ethereum funds added $84.4 million.
Although the rebound is encouraging, it remains modest compared to previous highs. Total 12-month ETF inflows currently stand near $1 billion, well below the $10 billion recorded in April and the $12 billion peak reached in October 2025.
The report described the recent buying as investors “dipping a toe” back into the market rather than signaling the start of a full recovery.
BlackRock Leads Bitcoin ETF Demand
Institutional demand remained concentrated in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). Data from Farside Investors showed that IBIT attracted $291.9 million in fresh capital during the week. Those inflows outweighed withdrawals from Grayscale, ARK 21Shares, and Fidelity’s Bitcoin ETFs.
Bitcoin also held above $62,000 despite oil prices rising between 4% and 5% following the Middle East conflict. The steady price performance suggests investors have continued buying even as broader market uncertainty increased.
XRP, Solana, and HYPE ETFs Also Attract Investors
Institutional interest extended beyond Bitcoin.
According to SoSoValue, XRP ETFs recorded $7.18 million in net inflows. Virginia-based Main Street Group disclosed ownership of 5,261 shares of the Canary XRP ETF, valued at approximately $58,292.
Other institutional investors include Larson Financial Group, Q3 Asset Management, Hurley Capital, and Flow Traders, which currently holds the largest reported XRP ETF position at about $1.93 million.
Meanwhile, Solana ETFs attracted $930,430 in net inflows, while HYPE ETFs added $10.36 million, reflecting continued institutional interest in selected altcoins.
Analyst Identifies $61K as Bitcoin’s Key Support
Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe believes Bitcoin’s broader market structure remains intact, although short-term conditions have weakened.
He pointed to rising bond yields, higher oil prices, and a declining Nasdaq as factors putting pressure on risk assets. Van de Poppe expects Bitcoin to briefly fall below $61,000 this month to complete a triple-bottom pattern before attempting another recovery.
According to the analyst, the $61,000 level remains the most important support. A sustained move below that price could increase selling pressure and delay any broader market recovery.
As institutional money slowly returns to crypto ETFs, Bitcoin’s ability to defend this support level could determine whether investor confidence continues to improve in the weeks ahead.
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