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Bitcoin spot ETFs turn to net inflows across all tracked periods, IBIT in top 1 percent

U.S. bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds have shifted to net inflows across all tracked time periods, signalling a recovery in institutional demand. Analysts said it was the first such broad-based turn in months, with cumulative net inflows reaching $62.8 billion as bitcoin traded around $77,000. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) pulled in $3 billion, ranking in the top 1 percent of ETF inflows. On April 22, the 12 U.S. bitcoin spot ETFs saw $335.8 million of net inflows.

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Arthur Hayes buys 26,022 more HYPE, holdings hit $10.44 million

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes bought 26,022 additional Hyperliquid tokens, HYPE, worth about $1.1 million, bringing his holdings to 247,334 tokens valued at about $10.44 million, data cited by BeInCrypto showed. Hayes posted that HYPE is the only thing being bought right now and maintained his view it could reach $150 by August 2026. Institutional interest has continued alongside signs of softer market conditions and slowing DEX volumes.

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Morgan Stanley launches lowest-fee bitcoin spot ETF MSBT, could slow BlackRock IBIT lead

Morgan Stanley launched the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT), a bitcoin spot ETF with a 0.14 percent total expense ratio, the lowest fee in the U.S. market. The fund listed on April 8 and drew about $30.6 million in net inflows on its first day, with more than 1.6 million shares traded. Analysts said MSBT could pressure rivals’ fees, though BlackRock’s IBIT retains scale and liquidity advantages.