US Bitcoin ETFs See Record Inflows as Crypto Market Surges Past $3T

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Record Inflows as Crypto Markets Rally

According to The Block, U.S.-based spot bitcoin ETFs attracted over $3 billion in new capital last week, marking the highest weekly inflow in five months and the second-highest on record. This surge in inflows coincided with a broad recovery in cryptocurrency prices, with bitcoin (BTC) rebounding from April lows of around $75,000 to approximately $95,000. BlackRock's IBIT and Fidelity's FBTC were the primary drivers, accounting for 92% of all ETF inflows on Friday, with IBIT alone nearing 3% of the total BTC supply at 2.97%. The total assets held by these funds have now reached nearly $110 billion.

ETF	Friday Inflows	Share of Total Inflows
BlackRock IBIT	$240 million	92% (with FBTC)
Fidelity FBTC	$108 million	92% (with IBIT)

Spot Ethereum ETFs also saw their first net positive weekly inflows since February, totaling $157 million, despite ETH's overall declining price this year. ETH is currently trading around $1,800, down about 0.7% in the past 24 hours, and the largest spot ETH ETF, ETHA, holds about 1% of all ETH.

Bitcoin ETF inflows: $3 billion (5-month high)
Total ETF assets: nearly $110 billion
ETH ETF inflows: $157 million (first positive week since February)

Key takeaway: U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs are experiencing record inflows, signaling renewed institutional interest and confidence in the crypto market, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading the charge. (Source: The Block)

Bitcoin Achieves Strongest Weekly Gain Since 2024 Trump Election

CoinDesk reports that bitcoin surged 11% this week to $95,000, marking its strongest weekly performance since November 2024, when Donald Trump won the U.S. presidency. U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $2.68 billion in net inflows through Thursday, the largest since December. Ethereum also gained 2% to trade just over $1,800. Sui (SUI), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and Hedera's HBAR led gains in the CoinDesk 20 Index.

David Duong, Coinbase Institutional's global head of research, highlighted bitcoin's decoupling from traditional macro assets like U.S. stocks and gold, suggesting a maturing role as a store-of-value asset. John Glover, CIO of Ledn, predicted that bitcoin could reach $133,000–$136,000 by late 2025 or early 2026, based on Elliott Wave technical analysis. However, Dr. Kirill Kretov of CoinPanel warned that spot BTC market liquidity has been "significantly drained," making the market vulnerable to sharp 10% swings.

"This week’s decoupling of bitcoin’s performance from that of traditional macro assets may be as close as we come to such a moment." – David Duong, Coinbase Institutional

Bitcoin weekly gain: 11% to $95,000
ETF inflows: $2.68 billion (largest since December)
BTC price target: $133,000–$136,000 by late 2025/early 2026 (Ledn CIO)

Summary: Bitcoin's rally is being fueled by strong ETF inflows and a shift in investor perception, with analysts predicting further gains but warning of continued volatility. (Source: CoinDesk)

Crypto Market Adds $300 Billion, Bitcoin Tops $95K, SUI and NFTs Surge

FXStreet details a dramatic $300 billion increase in the aggregate crypto market valuation within 24 hours, pushing the total market cap past $3 trillion. Bitcoin broke above $95,000 for the first time in 60 days, while Sui (SUI) rallied 20% to $3.70 before settling at $3.50. Bitcoin ETFs saw $447 million in deposits on Thursday, following record single-day inflows of $936 million and $917 million earlier in the week, with total ETF inflows for the week surpassing $2.4 billion. This represents 6.3% of the ETFs' total $38 billion BTC holdings acquired in just three days.

Asset	Price/Change	Notable Data
Bitcoin (BTC)	$95,000 (+2.2% in 24h)	First time above $95K in 60 days
Ethereum (ETH)	$1,784 (+1.3% in 24h)	Testing $1,800 resistance
Sui (SUI)	$3.70 (20% rally)	15.8% increase in DeFi TVL
Pudgy Penguins (PENGU)	$0.0094 (+47.5%)	Top trending NFT asset

The altcoin market also saw robust inflows, with Solana (SOL) and Dogecoin (DOGE) posting double-digit weekly gains. Pudgy Penguins, an NFT project, surged 47.5% to $0.0094, driven by increased engagement and new merchandise releases.

Crypto market cap: $3 trillion (+$300 billion in 24h)
Bitcoin ETF inflows: $2.4 billion (week)
SUI DeFi TVL: +15.8%

Infobox: The crypto market is experiencing a broad-based rally, with bitcoin and altcoins like SUI and Pudgy Penguins leading gains, and ETF inflows reaching new highs. (Source: FXStreet)

Ethereum’s 2025 Price Outlook: Opportunities and Risks

Forbes provides an in-depth analysis of Ethereum’s prospects for 2025. After peaking above $4,000 in late 2021 and falling to $880 during the 2022 "crypto-winter," ETH rebounded above $3,000 following the July 2024 approval of U.S. spot Ether ETFs. As of the report, ETH trades near $1,580, down 40% year-to-date but still 70% higher than a year ago. Nine U.S. spot ETFs now hold roughly $33 billion in assets under management, outpacing Bitcoin ETFs' first-year growth.

Key technical upgrades, such as the March 2024 Dencun hard fork and the upcoming Pectra upgrade, are expected to reduce L2 data costs by up to 90% and improve network efficiency. Institutional adoption is accelerating, with ETF inflows and regulatory clarity in Europe via MiCA. However, Ethereum faces competition from Solana, which leads in daily transactions and could further challenge Ethereum’s dominance if its Firedancer upgrade succeeds.

Forecast	ETH Price Target (Dec 2025)
Finder (Q1 panel)	$5,770
CoinPedia (bullish)	$5,925
Standard Chartered (2026)	$8,000
CoinPedia (bearish)	$2,917
Sell-side consensus	$4,000–$4,500

ETH current price: ~$1,580
ETH ETF AUM: $33 billion
DeFi TVL: $47 billion
NFT volumes: down 24% YTD

Risks include security concerns (e.g., $1.5 billion Bybit bridge hack), market volatility tied to U.S. Treasury yields, and increasing competition from faster blockchains. A staking ratio above 30% could amplify volatility, while L2 activity and restaking TVL are key metrics to watch.

Summary: Ethereum’s outlook for 2025 is cautiously optimistic, with significant upside tied to network upgrades and ETF demand, but notable risks from security, regulation, and competition. (Source: Forbes)

Ethereum Flips Key Resistance, Faces Crucial Test

TradingView reports that Ethereum has stabilized above the $1,700 level after a 32% recovery from its local low of $1,383. Technical analyst Daan notes that ETH is now flipping a previous resistance level into support, a positive sign after months of weakness. However, to confirm a bullish trend, ETH must reclaim and hold above the $2,000 psychological level.

ETH is currently trading at $1,790, maintaining its position above the critical 4-hour 200 EMA. A daily close above $1,750 and consolidation within the $1,750–$2,100 range would signal a stronger recovery. Conversely, a drop below $1,700 could trigger further selling and a return to the $1,500 region.

ETH recovery: +32% from $1,383 low
Current price: $1,790
Key resistance: $2,000
Key support: $1,700

Infobox: Ethereum is at a technical crossroads, with bulls needing to reclaim $2,000 to confirm a sustained uptrend, while macro risks remain. (Source: TradingView)

Vitalik Buterin Proposes RISC-V for Ethereum’s Execution Layer

According to CoinMarketCap, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed replacing the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) bytecode with the RISC-V instruction set. This change aims to address declining base layer activity and revenue, as Ethereum collected just 3.18 ETH (about $5,000) in blob fees during the week of March 30. Most zero-knowledge provers already translate EVM to RISC-V, and a native switch could improve efficiency by up to 100x.

The proposal would allow old EVM contracts to run alongside new RISC-V-based ones, possibly using a RISC-V interpreter or parallel systems. This comes ahead of the May 7 "Pectra" upgrade, which targets scalability and user experience improvements. Analysts warn that continued migration away from the mainnet could push ETH’s price down to $1,100, making the RISC-V proposal a bold but necessary step to maintain Ethereum’s competitiveness.

Blob fees (week of March 30): 3.18 ETH (~$5,000)
Potential efficiency gain: up to 100x
ETH price risk: could fall to $1,100 if mainnet usage declines

Summary: Vitalik Buterin’s RISC-V proposal is a major potential shift for Ethereum, aiming to boost efficiency and maintain relevance amid declining base-layer activity. (Source: CoinMarketCap)

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