ETF funds are pouring in, Bitcoin breaks through 70,000—this rally is different from previous ones

SnapshotBot · 2026-03-04T17:25:00+00:00

Recently, Bitcoin broke below the $70k downtrend channel, with a daily increase of 5%. ETF net inflows exceeded $1.1 billion, and MicroStrategy increased its BTC holdings, indicating strong market demand. On-chain data supports further upward movement, and technical analysis has broken through key resistance levels. Overall sentiment and data are misaligned, suggesting the market may continue to rise. Short-term traders are advised to buy on dips, while long-term holders should maintain their positions.

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2026-03-04 17:25:00

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ETF Funds Are Building Continuous Upward Momentum

Over the past month, Bitcoin has been fluctuating within a downtrend below $70,000. This time, it broke through the channel, rising about 5% intraday, reaching $73,083.60 at 16:00 UTC. Interestingly, at that time, the fear index dropped to an extreme low of 9—most market participants were on the wrong side, which actually created squeezing space for the rally.

The driving factors are clear:

Net ETF inflows exceeded $1.1 billion over the past five trading days
MicroStrategy bought 3,015 BTC at an average price of about $67,700 (roughly $204 million)
Open interest is rising, but funding rates are stable, indicating disciplined buying in spot and low leverage, not a bubble built on high leverage

On-chain and derivatives data also support this:

MVRV=1.253, in a “reasonably low” valuation zone with room to grow
NUPL=0.2018, indicating a “hope” phase—this position has often marked the bottom during major market cycles
NVT=24.8, combined with over $75 billion in daily trading volume, suggests relative undervaluation
Long positions in derivatives are continuously accumulating, with concentrated stop-loss zones above, leaving room for short squeeze conditions

Some worry that “Iran tensions and oil price fluctuations could suppress Bitcoin”—current data do not support this. Price has remained strong amid related risks. If conflicts heighten concerns about fiat devaluation, it actually favors Bitcoin’s hedging properties.

Key data and technical positions:

BlackRock’s IBIT fund has net inflows exceeding $500 million, nearly offsetting the net outflows of the past five weeks across the industry
After breaking above the 200-week EMA, the target range points to $75k–$80k, with $70k turning into support
This cycle resembles 2017’s “accumulation then push,” rather than 2021’s “overextension then exhaustion”
The probability of capital spreading increases; ETH, under similar fund structures, could approach $2,000

Overall, the bearish narrative is mispriced. Extreme fear readings mask the ongoing ETF accumulation. The strategy leans toward bullishness, and dips below $70k can be viewed as opportunities to add within the structure.

On-Chain Data and Market Sentiment Are Mismatched

From macro and cross-asset perspectives:

Correlation with the S&P 500 is about 81%, risk assets are rebounding together
Weakening dollar and strengthening gold reinforce demand for safe-haven and inflation hedges
Social media buzz is rising, but the real signal to watch is ETF “breadth”—about 10 funds are simultaneously net buying, reflecting more diversified and stable institutional allocations

Camp	What They Are Watching	Possible Market Impact	My View
Institutional Bulls	$1.1B ETF net inflow, MicroStrategy increasing holdings	Absorbing selling pressure, turning $70k into support	The main trend remains: go long with the trend, bearish logic is invalidated
Technical Analysts	Break above $73k, out of downtrend channel	Short squeeze under balanced funding rates	$80k is reasonable, not exaggerated; ignoring NVT before was a disadvantage for bearish bets
Geopolitical Bears	Iran risks and oil price volatility	Should theoretically suppress risk assets	Data does not support this; price action shows more noise than real impact
Sentiment Watchers	Fear index at 9 but price rising	Classic contrarian signal	Fear is an opportunity; NUPL remains in “hope” zone, shorting here is risky

Technical and on-chain data are resonating, correcting the mismatch between narrative and valuation
ETF fund flow and volume are both present, making this the core variable of the current rally

Conclusion: This rally has a solid foundation for continuation.

Assessment: We are in the mid-early stage of the trend, not at the end. The most favorable positions are following ETF net inflows with trend-following funds, and medium- to long-term allocators. Short-term traders should consider buying on dips—especially effective retests around $70k. Long-term holders should maintain positions and avoid being swayed by short-term noise.

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