Bitcoin ETFs log $912M inflows in ‘dramatic’ investor sentiment boost

Investments in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have rebounded to levels last seen in January, signaling a recovery in investor sentiment from concerns around global trade tariff escalations.
US spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs had over $912 million worth of cumulative net inflows on April 22, marking their highest daily investment in more than three months since Jan. 21, Farside Investors data shows.
“Bitcoin ETPs just saw the largest daily inflows since 21st January in a dramatic improvement in sentiment,” according to James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares.
Related: Bitcoin still on track for $1.8M in 2035, says analyst
Investor sentiment appeared to improve after US President Donald Trump said that import tariffs on Chinese goods will “come down substantially,” adopting a softer tone in negotiations.
The de-escalation and growing ETF inflows pushed Bitcoin price above $93,000 for the first time in seven weeks, Cointelegraph reported on April 23.
The growing institutional investment and presence of ETFs may also accelerate the historic four-year cycle and bolster BTC to new highs before the end of 2025, analysts told Cointelegraph.
US dollar weakness may reinforce Bitcoin’s safe-haven appeal
The US dollar’s weakness may also contribute to the growing investor demand for Bitcoin.
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the strength of the greenback against a basket of leading fiat currencies, fell nearly 9% since the beginning of 2025, to an over three-year low of 98.8 last seen in April 2022, TradingView data shows.
“Macro factors like a weakening dollar and rising gold correlation,” may reinforce Bitcoin’s appeal as a hedge against economic volatility, Ryan Lee, chief analyst at Bitget Research, told Cointelegraph.
Related: Crypto, stocks enter ‘new phase of trade war’ as US-China tensions rise
Bitcoin no longer trading in the “shadow of tech”
Crypto and traditional stock markets are “walking a tightrope between political drama and economic reality,” with Bitcoin staging a significant rebound thanks to “strong ETF inflows, institutional acquisitions, and a weakening US dollar,” according to Nexo dispatch analyst Iliya Kalchev:
“Bitcoin’s strength amid dollar weakness, record gold prices, and renewed institutional buying reflects a market recalibrating what safety looks like.”
“The conversation has clearly shifted. Bitcoin is no longer trading in the shadows of tech — it’s becoming a lens through which macro uncertainty is priced,” he added.
Nansen CEO Alex Svanevik also praised Bitcoin’s resilience, noting that the maturing asset is becoming “less Nasdaq — more gold” over the past two weeks, increasingly acting as a safe haven asset against economic turmoil, but concerns over economic recession may limit its price trajectory.
On April 21, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes predicted that this might be the “last chance” to buy Bitcoin below $100,000, as the incoming US Treasury buybacks may signal the next significant catalyst for Bitcoin price.
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Investments in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have resurged to January’s levels, signaling a significant recovery in investor sentiment from the concerns related to global trade tariff escalations. The US spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs received over $912 million worth of cumulative net inflows on April 22, marking the highest daily investment in over three months since Jan. 21, Farside Investors data shows. “Bitcoin ETPs just saw the largest daily inflows since 21st January in a dramatic improvement in sentiment,” wrote James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares, in an April 23 X post. Related: Bitcoin still on track for $1.8M in 2035, says analyst Investor sentiment was significantly improved after US President Donald Trump said that import tariffs on Chinese goods will “come down substantially,” showcasing a softer tone in negotiations. The notable de-escalation and the growing ETF inflows pushed Bitcoin price above $93,000 for the first time in seven weeks, Cointelegraph reported on April 23. The growing institutional investment and presence of ETFs may accelerate the historic four-year cycle and bolster Bitcoin to new highs before the end of 2025, analysts told Cointelegraph. Related: Crypto, stocks enter ‘new phase of trade war’ as US-China tensions rise Crypto and traditional stock markets are “walking a tightrope between political drama and economic reality,” with Bitcoin staging a significant rebound thanks to “strong ETF inflows, institutional acquisitions, and a weakening USD,” according to Nexo dispatch analyst Iliya Kalchev. The analyst told Cointelegraph, adding: “Bitcoin’s strength amid dollar weakness, record gold prices, and renewed institutional buying reflects a market recalibrating what safety looks like.” “The conversation has clearly shifted. Bitcoin is no longer trading in the shadows of tech — it’s becoming a lens through which macro uncertainty is priced,” the analyst added. Nansen CEO Alex Svanevik also praised Bitcoin’s resilience, noting that the maturing asset is becoming “less Nasdaq — more gold” over the past two weeks, increasingly acting as a safe haven asset against economic turmoil, but concerns over economic recession may limit its price trajectory. On April 21, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes predicted that this might be the “last chance” to buy Bitcoin below $100,000, as the incoming US Treasury buybacks may signal the next significant catalyst for Bitcoin price. Magazine: Bitcoin’s odds of June highs, SOL’s $485M outflows, and more: Hodler’s Digest, March 2 – 8
Bitcoin no longer trading in the “shadow of tech”
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