Crypto
Bitcoin rises as ETF inflows hit $1.5bn and short liquidations top $200m
ForexliveApr 22, 2026
Bitcoin is supported by strong institutional demand, with a Coinbase survey showing 75% see it undervalued (up from 71% in December). ETF inflows hit $1.5bn in a week while ~$200m in shorts were liquidated, reinforcing a demand-driven rally.Summary:Coinbase survey shows strong institutional conviction Bitcoin is undervalued ~$200m in short liquidations highlights squeeze dynamics Spot Bitcoin ETFs pull in ~$1.5bn over the past week Six straight days of ETF inflows underpin recent price strength Flows and positioning suggest demand-led rally rather than purely speculativeBitcoin is seeing renewed support from institutional investors and sustained capital inflows, with positioning data pointing to a market increasingly driven by structural demand rather than short-term speculation.A recent survey from Coinbase indicates that roughly three-quarters of institutional investors believe Bitcoin is currently undervalued, reinforcing the view that large players are accumulating exposure at current levels. This aligns with broader trends showing continued adoption of digital assets within institutional portfolios despite macro uncertainty.At the same time, market positioning has shifted sharply. Data from CoinGlass shows that nearly $200 million in Bitcoin short positions were liquidated over the past 24 hours, signalling a squeeze that likely contributed to recent upward price pressure. Such liquidations tend to accelerate rallies as forced buying compounds underlying demand.Flow dynamics have also been supportive. Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have attracted approximately $1.5 billion in inflows over the past week, with consistent daily allocations extending to six consecutive sessions. This steady stream of capital suggests ongoing institutional allocation rather than episodic trading activity.The combination of ETF demand and short covering points to tightening available supply in the market. Unlike previous cycles dominated by retail-driven momentum, current price action appears increasingly anchored in regulated investment vehicles and longer-term capital.Taken together, the data paints a constructive near-term outlook for Bitcoin, with institutional conviction, ETF inflows, and positioning dynamics all aligning to support prices. This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.
