Bitcoin News Today: Institutional Inflows Cement Bitcoin's Mainstream Breakthrough

Bitcoin entered record territory in October 2025 as the current cycle extended to its longest duration, driven by unprecedented institutional demand and strategic market movements. BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, played a pivotal role in stabilizing the cryptocurrency after a period of turbulence. The firm's spot Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, attracted a net inflow of $324.3 million between October 20 and 24, a figure that underscored institutional confidence in the asset despite volatile market conditions, according to a TechStory report. This inflow helped Bitcoin maintain its price above the critical $100,000 threshold, with the cryptocurrency trading at $111,702 by October 24.

The buying spree by BlackRock followed a brief dip in investor sentiment earlier in the week. On October 20, the ETF recorded a $100.7 million outflow as Bitcoin's price weakened, but the trend reversed sharply on October 21, with $210.9 million in inflows. This momentum continued through the week, with additional inflows of $73.6 million and $107.8 million on October 22 and 23, respectively. Analysts attribute this sustained demand to a combination of institutional accumulation and strategic "dipping" by mid-sized investors, or "dolphins," who hold 100–1,000 BTC. These investors now control 26% of Bitcoin's total supply, adding 681,000 BTC to their holdings in 2025 alone, the TechStory piece noted.

Meanwhile, Elon Musk's SpaceX sent ripples through the market with a $133 million Bitcoin transfer. The company moved 1,215 BTC to new wallets, raising questions about its future plans for its Bitcoin treasury, according to a Yahoo Finance article. SpaceX previously held 8,285 BTC, valued at $914 million, ranking it fourth among privately held corporate Bitcoin reserves, and the report noted that Tesla, another Musk-linked entity, maintained a $1.27 billion Bitcoin portfolio. While SpaceX's motives remain unclear, the move highlighted growing corporate adoption of Bitcoin as a strategic asset.

The broader institutional landscape saw further consolidation. Bitcoin ETFs across the board attracted $446 million in net inflows in the week ending October 24, with BlackRock's IBIT and Fidelity's FBTC leading the charge, according to a TradingNews report. ETF assets under management now total $149.96 billion, representing 6.78% of Bitcoin's market capitalization. This institutional liquidity has reduced volatility, with daily realized volatility dropping from 62% in July to 39% in October.

Technical indicators also pointed to a bullish outlook. Bitcoin traded just below its 50-day moving average of $114,427 but remained above the 200-day average of $105,582, reinforcing its long-term upward trajectory, as reported earlier. The 14-day RSI of 47.72 suggested a neutral market, with no immediate signs of overbought or oversold conditions. Analysts, including Tiger Research, have raised price targets to $200,000 for Q4 2025, citing continued institutional buying.

Other institutional players are deepening their Bitcoin exposure. Hyperscale Data, a volatile crypto-focused company, increased its Bitcoin holdings by 30% in a week, with its treasury now valued at $68.8 million, according to an Investing.com report. The firm plans to allocate $46.5 million in cash for further Bitcoin purchases, aiming to reach a $100 million digital asset treasury. Similarly, JPMorgan and BlackRock have expanded their crypto operations, with the latter acquiring over 800,000 BTC through its ETFs, as noted in a Bitget report.

As regulatory clarity improves and ETF adoption accelerates, Bitcoin's integration into mainstream finance appears irreversible. With institutional inflows outpacing outflows and technical fundamentals aligned, the cryptocurrency is poised to test new highs in the coming months.