Institutional investors pour funds into crypto ETFs as Bitcoin approaches a potential breakout at $120,000

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exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have experienced an unprecedented spike in capital inflows, with their combined daily intake surpassing $600 million on September 12, 2025, based on SosoValue's statistics. ETFs alone recorded $642.35 million in new investments, while Ethereum ETFs brought in $405.55 million. These numbers highlight a substantial rise in institutional interest in digital currencies, reflecting increased trust in the enduring worth of crypto assets.

Bitcoin ETFs, in particular, have demonstrated a strong bullish trajectory. Net inflows for the week totaled $2.34 billion, even after experiencing an initial withdrawal of $227.48 million at the start of the week. Fidelity’s FBTC took the lead with $315.18 million in single-day inflows, closely followed by BlackRock’s ETF, which saw $264.71 million. Consequently, the overall asset pool for Bitcoin ETFs has reached $153.18 billion, accounting for 6.62% of Bitcoin’s total market value. Over the last week, Bitcoin’s price climbed by 4.38%, now trading at $116,092.

Ethereum ETFs have also shown strong performance, registering $404.55 million in daily inflows on September 12. Combined inflows for these funds have now reached $13.36 billion, and trading volumes have grown to $2.55 billion. Ethereum’s value has increased by 8.34% in the past week, currently priced at $4,665. Fidelity’s FETH was the top performer for the week, drawing in $168.23 million, while BlackRock’s fund was not far behind with $165.56 million.

This influx of investments comes at a time of supportive macroeconomic trends. According to a Reuters poll, 105 out of 107 economists expect the U.S. Federal Reserve to lower rates at least three times before the close of 2025. These anticipated rate reductions are viewed as positive for liquidity, potentially making risk-oriented assets like Bitcoin more appealing. Experts point out that technical analysis for both Bitcoin and Ethereum suggests the possibility of further upward movement. For Bitcoin, breaking above $120,000 could pave the way for a rally toward $150,000 by early 2026, while Ethereum is being monitored for a potential rise to $5,000.

The increasing embrace of crypto ETFs by institutional investors is also gathering pace, with leading financial institutions such as Fidelity and

taking prominent positions in this asset category. This represents a notable change from previous years, when regulatory ambiguities kept many larger firms out of the market. Now, pension funds, asset managers, and hedge funds are devoting more of their investment portfolios to digital assets, regarding them as a strategic addition to conventional holdings. Consequently, cryptocurrencies are moving beyond speculative retail trading and are being acknowledged as mainstream financial products with significant long-term growth prospects.