Bitcoin News Today: ETFs Reshape Crypto Markets: Stability Gains, Lingering Risks

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF inflows reached $1.2 billion and $420.87 million, respectively, in early October 2025, marking significant institutional interest in the crypto market. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led Bitcoin ETF inflows with $970 million, contributing to its status as BlackRock's most profitable ETF, generating $244.5 million in annual revenue with nearly $100 billion in assets under management CoinDesk^[1]. Ethereum ETFs, including BlackRock's ETHA, saw $437.51 million in inflows, reflecting growing demand for Ethereum-based products .

The correlation between ETF flows and price movements remains notable. Historical data indicates that Bitcoin's price often peaks following large ETF inflows, with previous $1 billion surges aligning with short-term tops at $74,000, $100,000, and $123,000 CoinDesk^[1]. Bitcoin's price briefly surpassed $126,000 in late September, but recent outflows of $23.8 million on October 7 suggest volatility persists . Ethereum's price, at $4,436, has risen alongside ETF inflows, though its ETF performance has lagged Bitcoin's by six months Financial Content^[6].

XRP, meanwhile, faces critical technical junctures. The asset tested support at $2.85 amid bearish momentum indicators, including a MACD divergence and RSI neutralization . However, a bullish MACD cross in early October sparked optimism, pushing XRP above $3.00 and triggering discussions of a potential "Uptober" rally . Analysts highlight key resistance levels at $3.15 and $3.66 for XRP, with whale activity and institutional adoption reinforcing its long-term trajectory .

The ETF landscape is reshaping market dynamics. Bitcoin ETFs now hold 6.78% of the asset's market cap, while Ethereum ETFs account for 5.67% . Combined inflows for both ETFs in 2025 reached $60 billion, with Bitcoin ETFs alone surpassing $169 billion in net assets Yahoo Finance^[2]. This growth has reduced exchange liquidity, tightened bid-ask spreads, and stabilized price volatility XT.com^[3]. However, risks linger: Bitcoin's recent outflows and XRP's fragile support levels underscore the sensitivity of ETF-driven markets to macroeconomic shifts and regulatory developments .