# Bitcoin ETF Inflows Extend For Second Week, But Recovery Remains Fragile
Bitcoin continues to consolidate above the $60,000 level as reduced expectations for a September rate hike and steady whale accumulation signal strong mid-term bullish sentiment. A break above $66,000 could unleash a rally to $74K.
Bitcoin ETFs saw $128M in net inflows while Ethereum ETFs gained $18M, with week-over-week trends diverging as institutional capital hints at a rotation. Bitcoin ETFs see $128M inflow as Ethereum ETFs quietly gain momentum with $18M.
South Korea's KOSPI index now has higher realized volatility than Bitcoin, with 57% annualized swings versus BTC's 47%, flipping long-held risk assumptions. South Korea's KOSPI index now more volatile than Bitcoin, and it's not even close.
Strategy holds its Bitcoin position at 843,775 BTC for a second straight week while growing cash reserves to $3 billion, signaling a shift from aggressive Strategy leaves Bitcoin holdings unchanged for second week as cash pile grows to $3 billion.
Wall Street's biggest banks are rapidly expanding crypto trading, custody and tokenization services, but one institution still holds a clear lead.
Strategy raised $263.5M through MSTR sales, lifting its cash reserve to $3.225B while Bitcoin holdings stayed unchanged at 843,775 BTC.
Nvidia's $81.6B quarterly revenue highlights surging AI demand as Bitcoin miners pivot GPUs to AI workloads for up to 25x higher revenue per kilowatt-hour. Nvidia posts $81.6B quarter as Bitcoin miners pivot to AI for 25x revenue boost.
Iran's IRGC launched missile and drone strikes on 18 US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. Bitcoin swung between $99.5K and $102K as markets priced in IRGC launches missile and drone strikes on US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait as Bitcoin whipsaws near $100K.
Strategy holds 843,775 Bitcoin and added $225M to its cash reserves, bringing USD holdings to $3.2B. The world's largest corporate BTC holder paused buying.
Flow Recovery: Bitcoin ETF inflows reached $75.7M for the week ending July 17, supported by a second straight stretch of positive activity that helped stabilize sentiment after June's heavy outflows. Institutional Signals: Market observers noted that Bitcoin ETF demand is improving but still lacks the conviction needed for a sustained uptrend.
The Hyperliquid account closed 1,897.74 BTC before its recorded exit trades reached the listed $61,605 marker.