$2.4 billion entered US spot Bitcoin ETFs last week. Yet BTC is still hovering around $84,000, unable to find a clear direction.
So where is all that buying pressure going?
Bitcoin climbed above $87,000 last week before slipping back toward $83,000. ETF demand has remained strong, but the bond market is telling a different story.
US 10-year Treasury yields have climbed above 5%, while rising oil prices are keeping inflation concerns alive. Higher yields make it harder for risk assets to rally, even when fresh money is coming in.
And now two important events are approaching.
Wednesday brings the US PCE inflation report, followed by Friday's employment data. Both could change expectations for the Federal Reserve's next move.
That's why I'm paying more attention to the reaction than the headlines.
Around $84,000, BTC is sitting between two areas that matter.
If buyers reclaim $85,000 and hold it with stronger spot volume, $87,000 is the next test. A convincing move above that level could bring $89,000 back into focus.
But if BTC loses $83,000 and fails to recover, $82,000 becomes the next area to watch. A deeper break would expose the psychological $80,000 level.
There's a catch with those ETF inflows, too. Money entering Bitcoin funds doesn't guarantee an immediate price increase. Existing holders can sell into that demand, and macro pressure can overwhelm it in the short term.
The market isn't short of news. It's waiting to see whether buyers can actually take control.
I'm watching $85,000 above and $83,000 below. The reaction around those levels matters more to me than guessing which way the next candle goes.