Has Uptober Peaked? Why Billion‑Dollar ETF Inflows Might Not Shield Bitcoin from a Pullback

Bitcoin crossed above $125,000 today, driven by heavy inflows into U.S. spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Bitcoin ETFs recorded $3.24 billion in net inflows over the last week alone, marking the strongest seven-day total of 2025. Market participants link the move to renewed institutional interest and a search for perceived safe assets amid ongoing fiscal uncertainty. Yet while Bitcoin has rallied, signs of fatigue are visible. Traders have begun rotating out of altcoins, and monetary policy volatility c ...