U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs opened the week with strong inflows, extending last week’s rebound despite rising Middle East tensions. Funds took in $458.2 million on Monday, adding to $787.3 million from the prior week and bringing cumulative net inflows to $55.3 billion. Trading volume rose to about $5.8 billion — the highest daily level since early February.
Bitcoin climbed roughly 3% on Monday. Analysts said the gains reflected heavy spot buying from U.S. investors and an improvement in sentiment despite geopolitical uncertainty.
Altcoin ETFs also attracted capital, though on a smaller scale: Ether funds drew about $39 million, Solana products $17 million, and XRP offerings $7 million.
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led Monday’s Bitcoin ETF inflows with $264 million. Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) added roughly $95 million, and Bitwise’s Bitcoin ETF (BITB) took in about $36 million.
Market participants noted Bitcoin’s resilience amid rising U.S.–Iran tensions. Samson Mow, CEO of Jan3, said Bitcoin “held steady through the weekend” despite reported strikes and that the market feels different compared with prior months. CryptoQuant analysts observed that short-term holders “aren’t blinking,” with recent buyers showing less sell-side pressure and more patience or exhaustion.
VanEck CEO Jan van Eck told CNBC he believes Bitcoin may be nearing a bottom and could gradually strengthen this year, pointing to the influence of the four-year halving cycle. JPMorgan analyst Mislav Matejka characterized the geopolitical escalation as more of a buying opportunity than a reason to exit markets, saying fundamentals remain positive even if volatility rises.
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