Bitcoin’s Record-Breaking Rise 

On May 8, 2025, Bitcoin’s market capitalization reached $2.04 trillion, overtaking Amazon’s $2.039 trillion valuation. This achievement positioned Bitcoin as the fifth largest asset globally, trailing only gold, Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia. Additionally, Bitcoin’s price hit $102,000. This underscores the cryptocurrency’s growing acceptance in mainstream finance. 

ETF Inflows and Institutional Interest 

Spot Bitcoin ETFs played a pivotal role in Bitcoin’s rise. According to SoSoValue data, U.S.-based ETFs recorded a net inflow of $936.43 million on April 22. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led with $643.16 million. Moreover, four consecutive days saw inflows exceeding $100 million. Institutional investor interest has been a key driver of Bitcoin’s value increase. In the last 24 hours, liquidation rates in the crypto market drew attention. Per CoinGlass data, 200,194 investors’ positions were liquidated globally, with a total of $972 million in liquidations. Of this, $134 million came from long positions, and $838 million from short positions. 

Macroeconomic Factors and the Trump Effect 

Macroeconomic developments also supported Bitcoin’s rise. Trump’s comments on easing trade tensions positively impacted markets. Additionally, a decline in the U.S. dollar index and distrust in Fed policies boosted demand for Bitcoin. According to The Defiant, Bitcoin’s reduced volatility has led companies to consider holding cryptocurrencies in their treasury reserves. 

Furthermore, global liquidity increases and central bank policies have positioned Bitcoin as a safe-haven asset. A QCP Capital analyst noted that Bitcoin’s correlation with tech stocks has broken, proving its strength as an independent asset class. 

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Market analysts say these sizeable institutional inflows are laying a structural foundation for Bitcoin’s long-term price strength, especially as retail investor momentum remains subdued. This single purchase by IBIT pushed total net inflows across all U.S. spot BTC ETFs above $590 million — despite several competitors seeing outflows, including ARK’s ARKB, which recorded a $226 million withdrawal.

ETF Store President Nate Geraci commented on the surge via social media, recalling early skepticism: “Back in January, people said there was no demand. Now we’re seeing almost a billion dollars flow in a day.”

With over $54 billion in assets under management, IBIT has become the largest spot Bitcoin ETF, commanding over half the market share in this segment. It now ranks as the 33rd-largest ETF globally, including both crypto and traditional finance products.

Institutional Demand Powers Bitcoin Past $94K

Bitcoin’s recent climb above the $94,000 mark has been strongly influenced by ETF activity and corporate accumulation. In just the past week, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted more than $3 billion in net inflows, their second-biggest weekly total since launching.

Analysts suggest this surge in institutional demand is not just a short-term catalyst. Rather, it’s providing the structural momentum necessary for a more sustained price increase — reinforcing Bitcoin’s role in diversified investment portfolios.

A similar pattern was observed in February 2024, when Bitcoin rebounded past $50,000 shortly after U.S. regulators approved spot ETFs. At that time, ETFs were estimated to account for around 75% of all new Bitcoin investments. Now, the trend appears to be repeating — but on a much larger scale.

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