Institutional Capital Inflows Drive Bitcoin ETF Six Consecutive Days of Net Inflows, BTC Price Rises Over 12% During Period

Gate News reports that on March 17, the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF experienced its longest inflow cycle since October of last year, with six consecutive days of net inflows during which Bitcoin’s price increased by over 12%. According to Farside Investors, Bitcoin ETF net inflows on Monday totaled $199.4 million, led by the iShares Bitcoin Trust with $139.4 million, followed by Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund with $64.5 million.

Other funds such as the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF and Franklin Bitcoin ETF saw modest inflows of $2.8 million and $2.1 million respectively, while VanEck and ARK 21Shares products experienced outflows of $6.3 million and $3.1 million. Since March 9, total inflows have reached $962.8 million, with Bitcoin’s price rising from $65,960 to $74,250. However, this rally has not yet matched the peak in September-October 2025, when ETFs attracted nearly $6 billion over nine days, pushing Bitcoin close to $126,080.

Analysts point out that the core driver behind the renewed institutional demand is Bitcoin’s role as “digital gold” and a safe haven asset. Global geopolitical tensions have pressured traditional stock markets, while Bitcoin has outperformed most traditional risk assets and is viewed as a reliable hedge against fiat currency devaluation amid inflation expectations. Additionally, rumors of a potential easing in U.S.-Iran relations have further boosted market confidence.

As ETF capital flows increase and institutional interest grows, Bitcoin’s geopolitical safe-haven characteristics and decentralized store of value are becoming more evident. This rebound has not only attracted institutional investors but also prompted traders to reassess Bitcoin’s strategic position amid macroeconomic volatility, with markets closely watching future price movements.