Bitcoin Sees $500 Million Inflow Surge as Institutions Shift from Wait-and-See to Buying the Dip

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Institutional investors are leading a strong rebound in the crypto market as more than $500 million flowed into the Bitcoin (BTC) spot ETF market in a single day.

According to crypto media outlet U.Today on February 26 (local time), U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded total net inflows of $506 million in one day, completely ending a five-week streak of outflows. This marks the largest inflow since mid-January and serves as a strong indicator that institutions, which had remained on the sidelines amid price volatility, are now actively buying the dip.

At the center of the capital inflow is BlackRock’s IBIT, which alone attracted more than $320 million, solidifying market confidence. Fidelity’s FBTC also supported the upward trend with inflows exceeding $140 million. Meanwhile, outflows from Grayscale’s GBTC, which had previously exerted heavy selling pressure, have noticeably decreased, signaling a rapid resolution of supply-demand imbalances.

Analysts say the latest inflows provided decisive momentum as Bitcoin rebounded from the $60,000 level and moved toward $70,000. In particular, buying pressure in the ETF market has strengthened further alongside the disappearance of certain time-based selling patterns following news of the Jane Street lawsuit. Positive sentiment is also spreading to spot Ethereum (ETH) ETFs and major altcoins such as XRP.

Political developments have also stimulated institutional investment appetite. Market-friendly policies pushed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration and expectations for the passage of the CLARITY Act on U.S. crypto market structure have helped ease regulatory uncertainty. As supply-demand conditions improve, investors are anticipating a long-term rally that could push Bitcoin toward its all-time high of $126,000.

Bitcoin spot ETFs have now become an essential asset in institutional portfolios and a key pillar supporting liquidity in the digital asset market. The record-breaking inflows suggest more than a temporary phenomenon, pointing instead to a deepening integration between traditional finance and digital assets. Market participants are closely watching upcoming economic data releases and policy changes for their potential impact on Bitcoin’s price.

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