Bitcoin price rebounded as ETFs finally saw solid inflows, attracting a confirmed $145 million in institutional money.
After weeks of investors feeling like they were glued to the sell button, large institutional players appear to be stepping in to buy the dip as the market attempts to stabilize.
(Source: Bitcoin/CMC ETF Net Flow)
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ETF flows are important for this reason
If you’ve noticed considerable swings in your portfolio lately, you’re not alone.
We have recently seen significant capital outflows, with almost $1.9 billion heading for exit doors since the start of the year. But here’s the thing: Smart investors often wait for these tough times to come.
While the headlines scream "ETF OUTPUTS," the reality is that 93.4% of ETF investors are not perturbed by a 44% drop.
When weak hands shake and strong hands stay put, the setup for the next step becomes stronger. pic.twitter.com/7VBoyQEo5U
– Relevant Crypto (@crypto_relevant) February 10, 2026
Tracking ETF flow data is a bit like being a detective following the money.
When giants like BlackRock start buying while retail sentiment is fearful, it’s usually a sign that the “smart money” sees a good deal. These capital inflows suggest that despite recent volatility, institutional confidence has not been broken; it’s just a repositioning.
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Breaking Down Bitcoin ETF Flows
Not all ETFs are created equal during a rally.
Much of the heavy lifting here is due to major players like BlackRock’s IBIT, which has consistently attracted capital even when the broader market is bleeding. This $145 million inflow is in stark contrast to last week, when we saw outflows of $318 million.
Global crypto ETPs recorded the largest daily trading volumes on record yesterday at US$18.5 billion, breaking the previous record of US$15.3 billion set on October 25. pic.twitter.com/H8pSHDEB7l
–James Butterfill (@jbutterfill) February 6, 2026
This slowdown in sales is critical. James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares, noted that while price pressure persists, slowing the pace of outflows often signals a “potential inflection point.”
Specifically, experts at asset manager Bitwise pointed out that early Bitcoin holders, the “OG” crowd, were primarily reducing their positions rather than exiting them altogether. This suggests that the selling is not driven by panic, but rather by strategic rebalancing ahead of the next move.
What this means for the price of Bitcoin
(Source: BTCUSD / TradingView)
So, is the fix finally over?
Bernstein analysts call this recent downturn “the weakest bear case” in Bitcoin history. Unlike the crypto winter of 2022, we are not seeing major corporate bankruptcies or systemic risks, just standard market rotation.
If you look at the charts, these flows could provide the floor Bitcoin needs to reclaim higher support levels. When Wall Street buys the dip aggressively, it tends to create a price floor that is difficult for bears to cross. Although volatility is expected to persist, institutional appetite suggests the long-term thesis remains intact.
Keep a close eye on the feed data this week. If the green streak continues, this could be something.
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