What Happened: Over the past three days, Bitcoin spot ETFs have seen $1.84 billion in net inflows, reflecting strong investor confidence.
U.S.-based ETFs have contributed $29.4 billion in net flows this year, solidifying their role as a primary driver of capital into Bitcoin.
Bitcoin reached $97,900 earlier this week before climbing to $98,310, supported by aggressive demand for long-dated call options and positive headlines about corporate adoption, according to QCP Capital.
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Why It Matters: Companies like MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) are fueling the bullish sentiment, with the firm raising $2.6 billion to expand its Bitcoin holdings.
MicroStrategy's market capitalization has now surpassed $100 billion, dominating U.S. trading volume on Wednesday night.
In addition, smaller firms like Acurx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ACXP) are joining the trend, reportedly allocating $1 million to Bitcoin for their corporate treasuries.
The unprecedented success of Bitcoin ETFs signals a growing mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrencies.
BlackRock (NASDAQ:BLK) and Fidelity are among the 12 issuers contributing to the $100 billion milestone, with analysts pointing to these funds as a significant factor in Bitcoin’s recent rally.
Eric Balchunas, a senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, noted that December 31 could be an optimal time to submit applications for new crypto ETFs, including one linked to Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE).
Meanwhile, aggressive buying of options for March and June indicates long-term bullish sentiment among investors.
As Bitcoin approaches the $100,000 psychological milestone, the market is expected to remain buoyant, supported by easing monetary policies and sustained institutional demand.
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