As of May 21, 2025, Bitcoin $BTC ) is trading at approximately $107,592, reflecting a 1.19% increase from the previous close.
In recent developments, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have experienced significant inflows, indicating renewed institutional interest. On May 19 alone, these ETFs saw net inflows of $667.4 million, the highest since May 2. Notably, BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led with $306 million in inflows, bringing its total net inflows to $45.9 billion.
Between May 15 and May 19, cumulative inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs exceeded $1.25 billion, with IBIT, Fidelity's FBTC, and Ark's ARKB being the primary contributors. This surge in ETF investments coincides with Bitcoin maintaining a price above $100,000 for 11 consecutive days, reinforcing market confidence.
These trends suggest a strong correlation between ETF inflows and Bitcoin's price movements, highlighting the growing role of institutional investments in the cryptocurrency market.
