Bitcoin’s 38% plunge just revealed who has paper hands — and it wasn’t ETF buyers
The March and April 2026 drawdown has structural consequences, as Bitcoin ETF holders stayed steady. Bitcoin sits near $78,000, roughly 38% below the $125,761 peak from Oct. 6, and US spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $1.32 billion in March, reversing a four-month outflow streak. Then, the ETFs added another $2.42 billion in net inflows between […] The post Bitcoi...
Key takeaways
- 1Bitcoin fell 38% from October 2026 peak of $125,761 to near $78,000 during March-April drawdown.
- 2US spot Bitcoin ETFs received $1.32 billion inflows in March, reversing four months of outflows.
- 3Bitcoin ETF holders demonstrated stability during the correction while other investors sold.
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Why it matters
The sustained ETF buying during Bitcoin's sharp decline indicates institutional confidence and signals potential market bottom for Indian retail investors. ETF inflows suggest professional accumulation strategies differ from retail panic-selling behavior, affecting price recovery prospects.
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