Record $40.3B Flows Into Bitcoin ETFs, Signaling Growing Institutional Confidence

Bitcoin’s recent surge in value to surpass $103,000 is linked directly to a record-breaking influx of $40.3 billion into exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that hold the cryptocurrency. This massive inflow signifies growing institutional interest and confidence in the Bitcoin market. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust has been at the forefront of this trend, receiving 92% of all inflows by May 8, 2025, highlighting a significant shift from retail to institutional investors.