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Bitcoin ETF inflows reach $381M as capital rotation accelerates

Spot Bitcoin ETFs have attracted over $381 million in net inflows this month, the strongest start since April, suggesting institutional demand is holding despite August's historical weakness.

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Bitcoin has gained more than 2% in August, marking a departure from its typical performance in the month. According to CoinGlass data, Bitcoin has not recorded a positive August since 2021, with losses averaging nearly 10% between 2022 and 2025.

From a technical standpoint, Bitcoin has maintained support above $60,000 despite selling pressure at the start of the third quarter. However, Bitcoin dominance remains below the 60% resistance level, indicating that recent capital inflows have not yet been led by Bitcoin alone. In July, Bitcoin dominance stayed below 60% while Ethereum dominance rallied 11%, its strongest monthly performance since August 2025. This momentum has not carried into August, with Ethereum dominance facing rejection at 10.4% resistance while Bitcoin dominance has begun moving higher.

The shift in dominance suggests capital is rotating back toward Bitcoin. This repositioning appears connected to broader macro sentiment. After U.S. President Donald Trump stated that U.S. manufacturing is "booming" and stock markets are at all-time highs, risk appetite picked up, creating conditions favorable for capital flows into risk assets.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs have not posted a single day of outflows this month. The piece reports that institutions appear to be building exposure to Bitcoin rather than fading its historical August weakness, suggesting the current rally may be driven by sustained institutional demand rather than short-term speculation.

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