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🚀 Record inflows into Bitcoin-ETF: The Strait of Hormuz factor and $664 million in a day
The crypto asset market received a powerful impetus! April 17 became a landmark day for US spot Bitcoin-ETFs - the largest daily capital inflow was recorded since January 2026.
📈 Key figures of the day:
• Total inflow: $664 million in one trading session.
• Race leaders: IBIT (BlackRock): +$284 million
• FBTC (Fidelity): +$163.4 million
• ARKB (ARK 21Shares): +$117.9 million
• Newcomers: Morgan Stanley's MSBT is confidently gaining momentum with an inflow of $16.6 million.
🌍 Why did this happen now?
The main trigger was geopolitical "détente". Iran’s announcement of the temporary opening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels (later confirmed by Donald Trump) eased tensions over global energy supplies. Investors immediately switched to risk-on assets.
📊 Weekly highlights:
This surge saved a volatile week, providing a total inflow of $996 million. This is the best weekly figure in the last three months. The total assets under management (AUM) of all spot BTC-ETFs now exceeds $101 billion.
‼️ Analysts’ cautious stance
Despite the impressive numbers, analysts at Ecoinometrics call for caution. They describe the current state as “participation without urgency”.
⚠️ Conclusion: The crypto market remains extremely sensitive to macroeconomic and geopolitical news. Whether this will be the beginning of a new stable rally or will remain just a reaction to the “thaw” in the news — the coming weeks will show.
