Bitcoin ETFs heat up with $1.7 billion inflows as Middle East tensions return

Over the past seven trading days, spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $1.7 billion in total inflows, marking their strongest weekly streak in over a month.

The reversal from late May’s outflows culminated with escalating military tensions between Israel and Iran, indicating a shift in investor behavior toward Bitcoin in periods of geopolitical uncertainty.

Between June 10 and June 17, daily inflows averaged $244 million, with the largest daily inflow occurring on June 10 at $431.2 million.

Notably, BlackRock’s IBIT contributed nearly 80% of the week’s intake, while previously lagging funds such as ARKB and BITB, which also turned positive. This contrasts sharply with the outflows seen on May 29–30, when ETFs lost a combined $508 million.

Table showing the inflows and outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs from May 29 to June 16, 2025 (Source: Farside)

Bitcoin’s price remained remarkably resilient during this inflow wave. From June 10 to June 17, BTC rose from a low of $104,398 to over $108,000, briefly testing $109,000 before retreating slightly.

This stability came even as ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Iran were publicly dismissed and as regional media outlets reported growing military mobilization and civilian evacuations.

ETF inflows further spiked on June 13 and June 16 as news broke that Tehran was preparing for potential retaliation, with Trump calling on Iran to evacuate key sites.

The flows imply that institutional capital is stepping back into BTC exposure at elevated levels, possibly viewing Bitcoin as a speculative asset and part of a broader hedge strategy in a fragmented geopolitical landscape.

If the pattern holds, Bitcoin ETFs may continue to absorb capital in environments where traditional markets face regional shocks.

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