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Story: Bitcoin ETFs Keep $53 Billion Despite Market Turmoil

By Dan Saada

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Bitcoin's down bad. The cryptocurrency crashed nearly 50% from its peak, yet US spot Bitcoin ETFs still hold $53 billion in net inflows, defying widespread market pessimism and…

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The numbers don't lie here. While retail investors fled and crypto Twitter melted down, big money kept pouring into these ETFs throughout the downturn.

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VanEck jumped in too, saying their Bitcoin Strategy Fund saw more institutional activity on February 19.

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Grayscale made moves on February 18, announcing they're still converting their flagship Bitcoin Trust into an ETF.

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Not really surprising though. See also: Bitcoin Liquidations Hit 0M as Market.

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JP Morgan's analysts put out a research note February 18 that called Bitcoin ETFs "resilient" despite market chaos.

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Cathie Wood won't shut up about Bitcoin's potential. On February 20, Ark Invest's CEO doubled down on her bullish stance, calling digital assets essential for diversified…

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The price action tells its own story. Bitcoin hovers around $30,000 as of mid-February 2026, way down from its peak but still attracting debate.

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Coinbase saw institutional trading volume jump on February 17. The exchange said big clients stayed active despite the market downturn, taking advantage of lower prices to…

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Regulators keep watching. The CFTC held a meeting February 14 to discuss Bitcoin ETFs' impact on market dynamics.

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The $53 billion figure represents more than just money - it's institutional commitment during one of Bitcoin's roughest patches.

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The institutional momentum extends beyond traditional asset managers. Pension funds started dipping their toes into Bitcoin ETFs during February's downturn, with the Ontario…

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Corporate treasuries joined the party too. Beyond MicroStrategy's well-publicized purchases, smaller companies started following suit.

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