Key Highlights:
- Bitcoin hit the $72,000 mark today, March 13, 2026.
- US Bitcoin ETFs saw inflows for four days straight and pushed weekly inflows close to $587 million.
- Institutional demand for Bitcoin is growing.
Bitcoin has climbed back to $72,000 today, which is a clear indication of recovery of the crypto market. This uptick follows four straight days of consistent ETF inflows, which has pushed investor confidence even though the global tensions persists.
At the time of writing, the price of BTC token stands at $72,017.15 with an uptick of 3.12% in the last 24-hours as per CoinMarketCap.
ETF Inflows on March 12
According to SoSoValue, US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a total inflow of $53.87 million. BlackRock’s IBIT led with the highest net inflow at $46.15 million, and Fidelity’s FBTC followed closely with $15.30 million.
These figures contributed to the week’s momentum, with total weekly inflows reaching $586.99 million. The best single day so far was March 4, when ETFs saw a massive $461.77 million influx, highlighting renewed institutional interest.
Four-Day Inflow Streak
The March 12th inflow marks the fourth consecutive day of positive ETF inflows. Again, according to SoSoValue, the total net asset under management now stands at $90.47 billion, which has been up from the recent lows around $87 billion.
The streak began amid broader crypto market improvement, with Bitcoin up by 3% and the total crypto market rising up 2.4% and hitting $2.44 trillion. Even as global tensions are on the rise, particularly around the Iran conflict, the crypto market has shown significant resilience.
Fear and Greed at 32
According to CoinMarketCap, the Fear and Greed Index sits at 32, which means it is still hovering within the fear territory but it is still better than what was observed a few days back.
Market sentiments seem to be shifting gears as along with Bitcoin and the broader crypto market, many cryptocurrencies are also posting modest gains, which clearly indicates that the investors might be moving from panic-driven selling to gradual accumulation.
On-chain indicators support this trend, showing declining exchange balances and steady buying activity.
Institutional players appear to view recent dips as strategic entry points rather than warning signals.
Bitcoin Outperforms Gold in Crisis
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, pointed out recently that Bitcoin has shown a stronger performance when compared to gold during recent geopolitical pressures. According to his analysis, Bitcoin has maintained upward momentum and was up by 7% since the war between US and Iran began. Gold, on the other hand, was down by 2% since the war began.
$BTC (+7%, white) has outperformed Gold (-2%, gold) and the Nasdaq100 (-0.5%, green) since the US-Iran war started on Feb 28th. Realative to similar type large risky assets, $BTC did the best when viewed against oil & gas energy price spikes. pic.twitter.com/pO9JOzPbEb
— Arthur Hayes (@CryptoHayes) March 12, 2026
Moreover, JPMorgan Chase also highlighted something very similar. According to their studies, since tensions escalated around the Iran conflict, Bitcoin ETFs have recorded net inflows while gold ETFs have experienced outflows. This shift suggests that some investors are increasingly viewing Bitcoin as a modern alternative to traditional safe-haven assets.
Market Recovery Timeline
Bitcoin touched the $72,000 mark after several weeks of consolidation. After touching lows (as low as $65,000) in early March, the asset took roughly ten days to regain upward momentum.
The price rebound is closely linked with ETF activity. In the last four days, the inflows have surpassed $568 million. Historically if you look at it, such inflow streaks have usually preceded stronger price movements as institutional demand tightens available supply.
Why It Matters For Investors
Strong ETF inflows are tightening Bitcoin’s available supply as institutional capital enters funds managed by BlackRock and Fidelity Investments. This dynamic is what is helping the token to stay above $70,000. While the Crypto Fear and Greed Index remains in fear at 32.
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