$BTC Reclaims $70K on ETF Inflows Eyes $80K

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•  10 Mar 2026
 

BTC back above $70,000 as ETF inflows and easing geopolitical risk drive recovery. The leading cryptocurrency gained about 2%, extending the prior session’s upside move as global markets stabilized. Risk appetite improved alongside modest gains in equities and a sharp pullback in oil prices.

The move followed comments from U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting the military conflict between the U.S. and Israel and Iran could end soon. In a phone interview with CBS, Trump said the operation is advancing faster than expected and could conclude “very soon.” The possibility of de-escalation improved market sentiment across global risk assets.

The conflict, now in its second week, has shaken markets since late February. Oil prices surged on fears that tensions in the Persian Gulf could disrupt global supply, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz. In the early days of the fighting, $BTC dropped sharply to around $63,000 as investors reduced exposure to risk assets and moved toward cash and traditional safe havens.

Bitcoin gradually recovered in the following weeks. By mid-last week it approached the $74,000 level, supported by renewed interest in crypto markets and expectations for U.S. legislation aimed at regulating the sector. From a market structure perspective, the rebound reflects a shift in risk-on positioning after the initial geopolitical shock.

Energy market dynamics continue to influence investor risk perception. Despite the recent pullback, oil prices remain roughly $20 per barrel above levels seen before the conflict began. Elevated energy prices risk creating new inflation pressures in the U.S. economy, which could force the Federal Reserve to delay rate-cut plans—an outcome that typically pressures equities and other risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.

Even so, some analysts note that BTC is showing relative resilience. The ability of the cryptocurrency to advance while energy markets and geopolitical developments drive volatility suggests persistent demand from investors. From a cross-asset correlation standpoint, Bitcoin’s price action indicates steady underlying demand.

Ilya Kalchev, an analyst at crypto platform Nexo, said the crypto market continues to advance even as other global assets adjust to shifting interest-rate expectations and rising energy prices.

ETF activity is also supporting the price. According to Bloomberg data, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of about $568 million last week. This marks the second consecutive week of positive flows after a prolonged period of investor withdrawals, signaling renewed institutional exposure to the crypto market.

Public companies are also increasing exposure to Bitcoin. Shares of $MSTR, which follows a corporate strategy centered on Bitcoin holdings, rose about 2% Tuesday. The company purchased an additional 17,994 BTC last week, strengthening its position as the largest public holder of Bitcoin.

Analysts emphasize that Bitcoin’s fixed supply creates a structural dynamic where large institutional purchases can materially affect price action. When institutional investors accumulate during periods of volatility, sustained downside pressure becomes more difficult to maintain.

What to watch next:
The key technical zone sits at $75,000–$76,000. A confirmed breakout above that resistance would open a path toward the $80,000 level. On the downside, a decisive break below $60,000 would shift momentum and could trigger a move toward the $55,000 area.

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