Bitcoin News Today: Institutional Confidence Drives $149M Bitcoin ETF Inflows as Macro Hedge

Bitcoin Spot ETFs Attract $149 Million in Inflows as Institutional Appetite Grows

Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a total net inflow of $149 million on October 27, 2025, marking the third consecutive day of positive flows into the asset class, according to SoSoValue data. The surge in demand underscores growing institutional confidence in Bitcoin as a regulated investment vehicle, with BlackRock's IBIT and Fidelity's FBTC leading the charge. The iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) alone saw $65.266 million in inflows, bringing its cumulative total to $65.371 billion, while Fidelity's Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) added $57.924 million in a single day, according to a Coinotag report.

The inflows come amid broader market optimism, with Bitcoin's price hovering near $110,615 and total ETF assets nearing $150 billion, according to a Coinotag piece. Analysts attribute the trend to shifting macroeconomic expectations, including anticipation of U.S. interest rate cuts and Bitcoin's role as a hedge against inflation. "Bitcoin is reclaiming its role as the primary hedge against macro uncertainty," said Vincent Liu, chief investment officer at Kronos Research, in a Coindoo article. The Coindoo article also highlights a stark contrast with Ethereum ETFs, which logged $244 million in outflows over the same period, reflecting a rotation of capital toward Bitcoin.

BlackRock and Fidelity's dominance in the ETF space has further solidified Bitcoin's institutional adoption. The two firms collectively control over $110 billion in Bitcoin ETF assets, according to the same Coindoo article, with their latest purchases reinforcing market confidence. Farside Investors noted in a Lookonchain post that no Bitcoin ETF recorded outflows on October 24, a sign of sustained demand. Meanwhile, Ethereum ETFs faced continued pressure, with BlackRock's ETHA ETF shedding $100.99 million in a single day, according to a TheCoinRepublic article.

The inflows have also sparked renewed interest in Bitcoin's price trajectory. Historical patterns suggest that consistent ETF inflows often precede price rallies, with Bitcoin testing resistance levels like $75,000 following similar events, according to a Blockchain News piece. On-chain metrics, including increased wallet activity and trading volumes, further support bullish sentiment, the piece adds. Traders are closely monitoring key support and resistance levels, with $68,000 and $72,000 identified as critical thresholds.

Looking ahead, the ETF landscape is evolving rapidly. Hong Kong's recent approval of the first Solana spot ETF signals expanding regional adoption, while U.S. regulators face mounting pressure to expedite approvals for new crypto products, as noted in the Coinotag piece. Bloomberg reports 155 pending ETF applications across 35 assets, including Bitcoin and Solana, indicating a broader institutional push into digital assets. However, the U.S. government shutdown has delayed some filings, creating uncertainty for market participants, according to a CoinMarketCap analysis.

Despite Ethereum's struggles, analysts remain cautiously optimistic about a potential rebound. "Ethereum tends to lag behind Bitcoin during early stages of macro optimism but usually plays catch-up once liquidity expands," Liu explained, as noted in the Coindoo article. For now, Bitcoin's ETF inflows continue to drive market sentiment, with institutional investors positioning the asset as a cornerstone of diversified portfolios.