Bitcoin ETF Sees $274M Inflows in a Day! Fidelity’s FBTC Leads with $127M as Institutional Funds Return
News 2025-03-21

Strongest Inflows Since February Indicate Market Confidence

On March 18, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $274 million, marking the largest single-day inflow since February 4. This comes after five consecutive weeks of outflows totaling over $5.4 billion, suggesting a potential market sentiment reversal.

Top 5 Bitcoin ETFs Attract Fresh Capital, Fidelity FBTC Leads

Over the past five weeks, Bitcoin ETFs faced significant selling pressure. However, on March 18, institutional inflows returned, with no ETFs experiencing net outflows. The biggest gainers include:

  • Fidelity’s FBTC: $127 million inflows, the highest among all ETFs.
  • ARK Invest & 21Shares’ ARKB: $88.5 million inflows.
  • BlackRock’s IBIT: $42.26 million inflows.
  • Grayscale’s Mini Bitcoin Trust (MBT) and Bitwise’s BITB also saw positive net inflows.

This broad-based inflow signals renewed institutional interest and a potential turning point for Bitcoin ETFs.

Institutional Rebalancing and Demand for Low-Fee ETFs

Analysts attribute this resurgence in Bitcoin ETF demand to two key factors:

1️⃣ Quarterly Portfolio Rebalancing: Institutions often adjust their holdings at the end of a quarter, leading to fresh capital inflows.

2️⃣ Rising Demand for Low-Cost ETFs: Investors are increasingly favoring ETFs with lower fees, shifting capital towards more cost-efficient funds.

Bitcoin Price Stabilizing, But Market Risks Remain

Bitcoin (BTC) remained steady around $83K on Monday, a notable shift from its earlier volatility between $78K and $94K in early March. While market sentiment appears to be stabilizing, analysts warn that:

⚠️ Volatility may persist in the near term.

⚠️ Institutional funds may continue to flow in as the quarter-end approaches.

⚠️ If Bitcoin weakens again, another wave of ETF outflows could occur.

As of now, the total net inflows for Bitcoin ETFs stand at $35.58 billion, with a daily trading volume reaching approximately $1.87 billion on Monday.



The market remains closely focused on ETF flows and institutional activity, which will play a crucial role in shaping Bitcoin’s next price direction.