Bitcoin relatively stable as ETFs inflows improve

15 January 2026

Market comments on behalf of Eric Chia, Financial Markets Strategist at Exness

Bitcoin traded close to USD 96,700 on Thursday. The asset rebounded during the last few trading sessions, supported by a notable improvement in institutional sentiment. ETF flows turned positive, with three consecutive sessions of strong inflows after a series of outflows.

On Wednesday alone, spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted USD 840 million, the largest daily inflow since early October. Ethereum products followed the same pattern, drawing USD 175 million, their strongest intake since early December. Together, these flows suggest that institutional investors are re-engaging after weeks of caution.

Demand also came from crypto treasury companies like Strategy. The latter disclosed the purchase of 13,627 BTC, its largest acquisition since July 2025. A return to large bitcoin acquisitions could help the asset see more consistent gains.

At the same time, attention remains on monetary policy. Weaker-than-expected jobless claims today could reinforce expectations of a more accommodative Fed outlook later in the year, potentially providing further support for Bitcoin. Conversely, a resilient labor signal may cap gains in the near term.

 

Zaid Barem / ymm