Bitcoin ETFs Record $471M Inflow, Largest Since Late February

Apr 7, 2026

Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $471.3 million in net inflows on Monday, marking the largest single-day inflow since late February 2026 and the sixth-largest of the year as institutional interest returned amid geopolitical tensions. BlackRock's IBIT led with $181.9 million, followed by Fidelity's FBTC at $147.3 million and ARKB at $118.8 million, with no ETFs experiencing outflows. The surge coincides with U.S.-Iran peace negotiations following a war that began February 29, 2026, with Iran proposing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for a $2 million per-ship fee as oil prices hit $115.50 per barrel. Bitcoin traded around $69,200, up 3.7% for the week, with analysts suggesting a potential retest of $80,000 if ceasefire talks succeed.

Bitcoin ETF Inflows and Institutional Investment Activity

▪Fidelity's FBTC Bitcoin ETF recorded $147.3 million in inflows on Monday
▪ARKB Bitcoin ETF recorded $118.8 million in inflows on Monday
▪BlackRock's IBIT Bitcoin ETF recorded $181.9 million in inflows on Monday, leading all Bitcoin ETFs
▪Bitcoin ETFs recorded $471.3 million in inflows on Monday, the largest single-day inflow since late February 2026

U.S.-Iran Diplomatic Negotiations and Strait of Hormuz Reopening

▪Iran delivered a 10-point response to the United States' 15-point peace plan in April 2026
▪Myriad prediction market users assessed a 68% chance that average ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz will rise above 15 before May 2026, up from 43% on April 3, 2026
▪Iran's response proposes reopening the Strait of Hormuz with a $2 million fee per ship, splitting proceeds with Oman

Market Impact on Oil Prices and Bitcoin Price Outlook

▪Myriad prediction market users assessed an 84% chance that crude oil's next move will take it to $120 per barrel
▪Bitcoin was up 3.7% on the week as of the article's publication
▪Oil prices reached $115.50 per barrel, up 110% since December 2025 lows
▪Analysts suggest Bitcoin could potentially retest $80,000 if ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran yield an end to hostilities
▪Bitcoin traded at around $69,200 as of the article's publication, down 1% over the past 24 hours