Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin Defies Tariff Turmoil as Institutional ETFs Drive October Inflows

Bitcoin Dominated Fund Flows in October 2025, Attracting $2.67 Billion in Net Inflows, According to Recent Data from Investment Tracking Firms. This influx marked a significant portion of the $3.17 billion in total inflows recorded for crypto funds during the week, with Bitcoin accounting for 83% of the total. The figure represents a robust continuation of the year-to-date trend, as cumulative inflows for 2025 have surpassed $48.7 billion, already outpacing the full-year total of $41.7 billion recorded in 2024 TheCryptoBasic.com^[1].

The surge in Bitcoin ETF demand was led by institutional players, with BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) reporting $3.26 billion in weekly inflows. This brought its year-to-date inflows to $38.98 billion, with assets under management (AUM) reaching $110.33 billion. Fidelity's Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund and 21Shares also saw positive flows, while Grayscale faced ongoing redemptions, losing $110 million in the week TheCryptoBasic.com^[1].

Regional breakdowns highlighted the U.S. as the dominant contributor, with $3.01 billion in weekly inflows and $45.28 billion in year-to-date totals. Switzerland and Germany followed with $132 million and $53.5 million, respectively TheCryptoBasic.com^[1]. The inflows occurred despite a sharp market correction triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of 100% tariffs on Chinese imports, which caused Bitcoin to drop from $126,000 to near $103,000 within hours. However, institutional buying and technical support levels helped stabilize the price, pushing it back to $114,000 by October 12–13 TheCryptoBasic.com^[1].

Ethereum and other altcoins also attracted inflows, though at a smaller scale. Ethereum added $338 million for the week, while Solana and XRP saw $93.3 million and $61.6 million, respectively. Despite this, Ethereum experienced $172 million in outflows on October 10, reflecting heightened sensitivity to macroeconomic uncertainty TheCryptoBasic.com^[1].

Analysts attributed the sustained inflows to Bitcoin's role as a macro-hedge asset and the growing institutional adoption of spot ETFs. The 50-day moving average provided critical technical support during the October rebound, reinforcing confidence in the asset's long-term trajectory TheCryptoBasic.com^[1]. However, Bitcoin's current position-while strong-still trails its peak of $126,000 in August 2025. Market observers noted that maintaining support above $110,000 would be crucial for further gains, with key resistance levels near $120,000–$125,000 TheCryptoBasic.com^[1].

The data underscores Bitcoin's dominance in the crypto fund landscape, driven by ETFs and institutional demand. While geopolitical risks and trade tensions introduced volatility, the resilience of inflows suggests continued confidence in Bitcoin's role as a diversified asset class.