Bitcoin [BTC] is riding a fresh wave of institutional capital

Bitcoin ETFs recorded $936 million in net inflows on Tuesday alone — the third-largest daily surge of 2025.

U.S. spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs pulled in a staggering $1.4 billion over just three days, highlighting the fresh wave of institutional capital flowing into the apex coin.

This surge in ETF flows comes as Bitcoin’s price continues to rally, having shot up over 25% since bottoming out on the 7th of April.

The move saw Bitcoin (BTC) set sights on $100,000 again, suggesting a potential shift in perception, with Bitcoin evolving beyond its role as a speculative asset and increasingly being viewed as a safe-haven investment.

Bitcoin ETFs saw $936 million in net inflows on Tuesday alone — the third-largest daily surge of 2025, according to X.

Over three days, $1.4 billion has flooded in, marking the second time weekly inflows have topped $3 billion, a milestone last seen post-election in late 2024.

The charts from X show a stark reversal from the sluggish March flows: daily net inflows swinging sharply positive, and weekly fund flows hitting levels not seen since Bitcoin’s ascent to previous all-time highs.

If capital is the lifeblood of rallies, Bitcoin’s veins are now overflowing.

Bitcoin leaves risk assets behind

For the first time this year, Bitcoin is defying traditional patterns. While stocks and other “risk-on” assets falter, BTC surges. This divergence highlights a fundamental shift in investor perception—Bitcoin is increasingly seen as a safe-haven asset.

Pro-crypto policies and rising institutional accumulation suggest a deliberate rotation into BTC. The narrative tying Bitcoin closely to tech stocks and speculative assets is unraveling, paving the way for a new chapter: Bitcoin as an emerging haven

Are institutions leading the BTC price?

Since the bottom on the 7th of April, Bitcoin has rocketed over 25%, surging from below $75K to touch $94K. What’s striking is the sequence: massive ETF inflows preceded price liftoffs, not the other way around.

This is evident in the chart above from TradingView, showing a large wave of capital flowing in ahead of the recent price surge.

The clean, nearly vertical candles since mid-April back this up. With Bitcoin now consolidating just shy of $95,000, the case builds that institutional demand is no longer just reactive but proactive.

In short, this rally has different fingerprints, and $100,000 is flashing on the radar.