Investors Drive Bitcoin to $72K Amid Four-Day ETF Inflow Surge

Bitcoin has surged to the $72,000 mark on March 13, 2026, driven by sustained institutional demand and significant inflows into US spot Bitcoin ETFs.

“Bitcoin set for best week since September 2025 as correlation with tech stocks weakens Bitcoin is outperforming equities and gold since the Middle East conflict began, as institutional inflows return while broader market sentiment remains cautious”

CoinDesk

The digital asset reached $72,017.15 with a 3.12% increase over the previous 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap data.

CoinDesk

This price action coincides with a remarkable four-day streak of ETF inflows that has pushed weekly inflows close to $587 million.

The ETF momentum has been substantial, with BlackRock's IBIT leading the charge with $46.15 million in net inflows on March 12.

Fidelity's FBTC followed closely with $15.30 million, contributing to the total net asset under management growing to $90.47 billion.

The current Bitcoin rally represents a significant departure from the asset's recent performance trajectory.

It marks Bitcoin's first positive month since September 2025, following five consecutive negative months.

Cointelegraph

During the decline period, Bitcoin fell as much as 50% from its October all-time high.

The rebound has been fueled by substantial institutional demand from the United States.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded approximately $1.3 billion in net inflows so far in March.

This would be the first month of net inflows for ETFs since October.

The strongest single day of the recent ETF inflow streak was March 4, with $461.77 million in inflows.

Bitcoin's recent performance has shown a notable divergence from traditional financial markets.

“Key Highlights: - Bitcoin hit the $72,000 mark today, March 13, 2026”

CryptoNewsZ

Since the start of the Middle East conflict over two weeks ago, Bitcoin has gained roughly 13%.

This significantly outperformed traditional risk assets and safe havens during the same period.

The iShares Expanded Tech Software ETF (IGV) rose only about 3%.

Gold fell around 6%, and US equities posted losses during the same timeframe.

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) is up roughly 3.5% and approaching a one-month high.

Meanwhile, tech software ETF, gold, and U.S. equities all trended lower as the week progressed.

This suggests Bitcoin is beginning to lose its strong correlation with tech assets.

The sustained ETF inflows and Bitcoin's price recovery indicate a significant shift in market sentiment.

The current five-day inflow streak marks the first such sequence in 2026.

CoinDesk

Funds brought in roughly $767.32 million this week alone during this streak.

Tuesday saw the strongest day with spot Bitcoin ETFs attracting $250.92 million.

This represents a notable improvement from market conditions.

The last comparable five-day ETF inflow streak occurred in late November 2025.

The growing net asset under management now stands at $90.47 billion.

This reflects increasing institutional confidence in Bitcoin as a legitimate asset class.

However, analysts caution that Bitcoin remains subject to market volatility.