Bitcoin reached a record high of $111,970 amidst growing uncertainty in the U.S., with institutional investment playing a key role in driving this surge. The influx of billions into Bitcoin ETFs has significantly impacted market trajectory. While retail investors remain cautious, institutional players are fueling the upward trend. $3.1 billion was invested in US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs in the last two weeks alone, highlighting institutional confidence. Notably, the final trading day saw a net inflow of $935 million, indicating strong backing from major corporations like MicroStrategy, further accelerating market momentum. 80% of the latest investment came from institutional investors, according to data from Coin Metrics.