Bitcoin chases range highs despite rising BTC exchange inflows: Is $80K next?
Bitcoin recovered to $77,000 despite rising exchange inflows and spot ETF outflows totaling 34,000 BTC in selling pressure. The rally was driven primarily by short covering rather than fresh spot demand. Analysts warn that BTC needs stronger institutional absorption and positive exchange netflows to sustain momentum toward $80,000, as daily ETF trading volume has declined significantly from 2025 peaks.
Key takeaways
- 1Bitcoin recovered to $77,000 despite 34,000 BTC in combined exchange inflows and spot ETF outflows creating selling pressure.
- 2Recent BTC rally was driven primarily by short covering rather than fresh institutional demand, with open interest declining from 268,000 to 250,000 BTC.
- 3Spot ETF daily trading volume fell to below $20 billion from above $50 billion in late 2025, signaling weakening speculative demand.
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Why it matters
For Indian retail investors, sustained BTC momentum toward $80,000 requires institutional absorption of rising exchange supply—currently lacking. The decline in ETF volumes and institutional inflows suggests caution before entering positions, as the rally remains fragile without fresh spot demand to offset selling pressure.
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