Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded strong inflows on March 13, adding fresh momentum to institutional demand. Meanwhile, market analysts pointed to key resistance and support levels for Bitcoin (BTC) price with $82,000 in sight. Data shared by Farside Investors shows that…
For the first time this year, US spot Bitcoin ETFs strung together five consecutive days of net inflows, pulling in $767.32 million across the week according to SoSoValue data. The last time anything close to this happened was late November 2025, when a similar streak brought in $284.61 million. This week’s run nearly triples that.
Tuesday was the strongest day at $250.92 million. Friday closed the streak with another $180.33 million. Total net assets across spot Bitcoin ETFs now stand at $91.83 billion, with cumulative net inflows reaching $56.14 billion.
Ether ETFs Are Moving Too
Spot Ether ETFs ran their own four-day inflow streak simultaneously, adding $212.14 million and reversing the outflows that had weighed on the product through early March. Thursday was the standout session at $115.85 million. Cumulative net inflows into US spot Ether ETFs now sit at $11.79 billion.
Both products running positive at the same time is a signal worth noting.
Gold Is Bleeding. Bitcoin ETFs Aren’t.
The backdrop makes the inflow streak harder to ignore. Middle East tensions, elevated oil prices, and uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz have pushed macro risk sentiment lower. Historically, that kind of environment sends money into gold.
That is not what is happening right now.
Trader Thomas Kralow noted on X that “Gold ETFs have seen outflows, while Bitcoin ETFs continue pulling in capital.”
He pointed to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust attracting steady inflows while major gold funds like SPDR Gold Shares have seen money leave, arguing that for a growing group of institutional investors, Bitcoin is starting to compete with gold when uncertainty rises.
Bitcoin is currently trading at $70,686, down 1.49% on the day.
Bitunix analysts point to a short-liquidity cluster near $71,300 acting as near-term resistance, with a larger concentration between $72,000 and $73,500. Downside support sits around $69,000.
DaanCryptoTrades put it in context on X, noting that 2025 saw $20B+ in ETF inflows while BTC ended the year just about in the red. His point: the price action wasn’t ideal, but those inflows rotated coins into ETF hands, building a more solid and diversified base for the long term.
The flows are building. Whether price confirms it is the question the market is sitting with heading into next week’s FOMC meeting.
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Why are U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs seeing strong inflows this week?
Institutional demand is rising as investors look for alternative safe-haven assets. Over $767M entered Bitcoin ETFs in five days, showing growing confidence despite market volatility.
Could Bitcoin ETF inflows push BTC price higher soon?
Sustained ETF inflows strengthen long-term demand. If Bitcoin breaks resistance around $71K–$73.5K, analysts say the next bullish momentum could follow.
What is the Bitcoin price prediction for 2026?
Analysts expect Bitcoin to trade between $120K and $170K in 2026 if institutional adoption and ETF inflows continue, though some forecasts range from $70K to $250K depending on market conditions.
Bitcoin spot ETFs continued strong inflows on March 13, drawing a total of $180 million in net new money and extending their winning run to five straight days as investors seek regulated crypto exposure. BlackRock’s IBIT dominated flows with $144 million in a single session, showing continued preference for its liquidity and brand trust. Ethereum spot ETFs also saw growing interest, adding $26.69 million and making it four days of net inflows, while BlackRock’s ETHA led the group with $32.39 million.
Flagship cryptocurrency Bitcoin price dropped today below $71,000, after the U.S. bombed military targets on Kharg Island, near Iran’s main crude export facility.
The price of Bitcoin erased the gains it made on Friday when it reached $73,927, falling nearly 2% as risk sentiment weakened across markets. Despite this drop, Bitcoin ETFs continue to see inflows for the last 5 straight days.
Trump Warns of Strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said U.S. forces carried out major bombing operations targeting military positions on Kharg Island, a strategic location near Iran’s primary oil export infrastructure.
He warned that energy facilities on the island could become targets if Iran continues to block the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route. Kharg Island handles more than 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports, making it one of the most critical locations in the country’s energy system.
Oil prices have already surged more than 40% since the conflict began, increasing pressure on global markets.
Iran responded by warning that it could attack oil infrastructure linked to the United States if energy facilities on Kharg Island are targeted.
Polymarket reports also indicate that Iran is considering allowing oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz only if payments are made in Chinese yuan instead of U.S. dollars, adding another layer of tension to global energy markets.
JUST IN: Iran is reportedly now considering letting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if the oil onboard is traded in Chinese yuan rather than the U.S. dollar.
Even as prices pulled back, institutional demand for Bitcoin remains strong.
Data from Farside Investors shows that U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded inflows for five consecutive trading days, totaling about $763.4 million.
On March 14 alone, spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $180.4 million in net inflows.
The largest share of these inflows came from the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), managed by BlackRock, which attracted roughly $600 million over the past five days.
Bitcoin Testing $66K Technical Levels
As of now, Bitcoin is currently trading around $70,668, with trading volume rising about 16% during the session.
According to crypto trader Captain Faibik, Bitcoin’s daily chart is forming a bearish flag pattern, which often appears when the market pauses before another move lower.
The cryptocurrency is currently moving within a price channel between $66,000 and $72,000.
If Bitcoin fails to break above the upper resistance of this range and falls below support, the analyst says the price could potentially decline toward $55,000.
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FAQs
Why is Bitcoin price down today?
Bitcoin is down today due to rising geopolitical tensions after U.S. strikes near Iran’s Kharg Island, which triggered market uncertainty and risk-off sentiment.
How are geopolitical tensions affecting Bitcoin and crypto markets?
Rising tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz have shaken global markets. This uncertainty often pushes investors to reduce exposure to volatile assets like crypto.
Are Bitcoin ETFs still seeing inflows despite the market drop?
Yes. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded about $763M in inflows over five days, showing strong institutional demand even as geopolitical tensions weigh on prices.
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