CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju believes Bitcoin will keep increasing in value when Bitcoin ETF buyers hold a surplus over sellers. Ju posted on X on Feb. 20 that despite reduced ETF flows Bitcoin continues to attract more investors than it loses. He suggested a bear market could begin when ETF investors trend towards selling instead of buying BTC for prolonged time.

On Feb. 19 , 71.07 million dollars left Bitcoin ETF funds signifying a second day of net withdrawal by investors. Fidelity’s FBTC pulled $48.39 million first with Valkyrie’s BRRR and ARK 21Shares’ ARKB along with VanEck’s HODL following closely during the withdrawals. 

#Bitcoin ETF demand has slowed but stays net positive.

This bull cycle would last until significant ETF outflows emerge. Prolonged net negative demand would signal the start of a bear cycle.

Demand and supply are all that matter—everything else is just noise. https://t.co/Zw3TqYliVP pic.twitter.com/MfbVT0W8cJ

— Ki Young Ju (@ki_young_ju) February 20, 2025

The BlackRock IBIT ETF along with other similar funds remained stable during the period. Spikes of money flowing out from BTC ETFs did not weaken buying and selling activity as the market’s total trades hit $2.05 billion.

Bitcoin ETFs Gain Institutional Trust

Many institutions continue to show support for Bitcoin ETFs even when markets experience temporary ups and downs. On February 14 Mubadala Investment Company from Abu Dhabi revealed their $436.9 million investment into shares of BlackRock’s IBIT product. As one of the initial major sovereign wealth funds Mubadala takes a lead position in financing cryptocurrency assets which shows that established institutions recognize their value.

On February 13, Barclays reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission that their purchase of 2.47 million shares from IBIT value totaled $131 million by December 31. By investing in Bitcoin ETFs Barclays becomes part of a growing list of respected banks such as JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs that demonstrate professional organizations accepting cryptocurrency into their operations.

The value of BTC stays at $97,000 right now yet dropped from $109,200 which it reached in January. Markets believe investors grew less confident in BTC because they doubted the Trump administration would create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve quickly enough. The early trading frenzy after the election turned into market uncertainty that raised trading volatility.

The general increase in Bitcoin’s performance continues despite its recent price changes. After the ETF launch the cryptocurrency industry now provides better investment opportunities and easier ways for big investors to buy BTC directly. Integration of Bitcoin by financial companies should make its price moves less extreme which creates better conditions for wider acceptance.

Bitcoin ETFs Influence Global Markets

Official legal decisions greatly influence investor opinions in our market environment. The Securities and Exchange Commission for the United States examines new ETF applications and granting approvals provides another possible factor pushing BTC demand higher. Bitcoin exchanges have been operational in Canada and Germany since they led the way with new market entries. Other nations now use them as models for setting up their own trading platforms.

Regular investors continue to support Bitcoin by treating it as an investment against inflation for extended periods. Bitcoin supporters continue to promote it as digital gold even after its price drops to confirm its basic investment benefits. Financial experts analyze Bitcoin trends based on how institutions take part and how money flows into exchange-traded funds plus changes in rules.

Market players track ETF buying and selling activity to forecast Bitcoin’s lasting market performance because institutions are joining forces while rules are becoming more understandable.

Financial institutions keep buying Bitcoin long-term as their constant attention shows investors will soon put this digital currency in regular investment programs. Bitcoin will stay relevant in modern finance because of regulatory changes and growing involvement of institutions in financial systems.