Bitcoin (BTC) steadied on Monday after a strong rally last week, fueled by robust inflows into spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). However, lingering concerns over the U.S.-China trade conflict kept broader market sentiment cautious.
Bitcoin Rebounds, but Momentum Slows
Bitcoin rose 0.1% to $94,051.8 by early Monday trading, hovering close to the two-month high of $95,000 it hit last week.The cryptocurrency posted an 11% gain over the past week, recovering sharply from early April lows amid a broader risk asset rally.
However, the pace of gains has begun to cool:
Mixed signals from U.S.-China trade talks
Worsening tariff tensions between the two largest economies
A general slowdown in global market optimism
Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Bumper Inflows
The major catalyst behind Bitcoin’s recent rally has been strong ETF inflows.According to sosovalue, spot Bitcoin ETFs saw inflows of $3.06 billion last week, the highest since November 2024.
Key highlights:
ETF-driven buying significantly outpaced gains in traditional risk assets.
In comparison, the S&P 500 rose 5.6%, and the NASDAQ Composite (IXIC) gained 8.3% during the same period.
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Bitcoin: Not Yet a “Safe Haven” Asset
Despite Bitcoin’s decentralized structure, it still moves closely with tech stocks and other risk-on assets.By contrast, traditional safe havens like gold, the Japanese yen, and the Swiss franc have outperformed Bitcoin in 2025 during periods of heightened global tension.
Adding to the narrative, Swiss National Bank President Martin Schlegel rejected the idea of holding Bitcoin in the bank’s reserves, citing its high volatility and lack of suitability for long-term value preservation.
Crypto Market Snapshot: Altcoins Join the Rally
Altcoins mostly mirrored Bitcoin’s gains:
Ether (ETH) slipped slightly by 0.2% to $1,796.60.
XRP surged 4.6% to $2.2733.
Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA) added over 2% each.
Memecoins like Dogecoin (DOGE) rose 0.2%, while $TRUMP tokens soared, boosted by a Trump dinner promise for top holders.
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Final Thoughts
While Bitcoin’s rally has been impressive, its resilience will be tested in the coming weeks as trade tensions simmer and global risk sentiment remains fragile. ETF inflows offer strong tailwinds, but the broader macroeconomic landscape still poses significant challenges for sustained upside.
