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BTC in Focus: MSTR Expands Bitcoin Holdings
XRP’s climb toward $2.5 came as bitcoin (BTC) rallied amid improving demand conditions.
On March 24, the founder and chairman of MSTR announced the acquisition of 6,911 BTC for $584.1 million at an average price of $84,529 per BTC. The firm’s holdings now total 506,137, worth around $33.7 billion, with an average entry price of $66,608 per BTC.
The purchase coincided with a rebound in demand for US BTC-spot ETFs. In the week ending March 21, the US BTC-spot ETF market reported net inflows of $744.3 million, snapping a five-week outflow streak. Rising institutional demand supported BTC’s price recovery from a March 11 low of $76,642.
US BTC-Spot ETF Market Sees Seven-Day Inflow Streak
On March 24, the US BTC-spot ETF market extended its inflow streak to seven sessions. According to Farside Investors:
- Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) saw net outflows of $89.2 million.
- Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) reported net outflows of $19.2 million.
- ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) had net outflows of $41 million.
Excluding pending flow data for iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), the US BTC-spot ETF market recorded $66.1 million in net inflows after $83.1 million of inflows on March 21.
Upbeat US services PMI data and tariff developments boosted risk sentiment. The S&P Global Services PMI jumped from 51.0 in February to 54.3 in March, signaling a resilient US economy. Meanwhile, President Trump indicated more targeted reciprocal tariffs and softer tariff plans for certain countries.
US equity markets rallied, with the Nasdaq Composite Index soaring 2.27% on March 24.
Bitcoin Price Outlook: Key Scenarios
On March 24, BTC rose 1.63%, adding to Sunday’s 2.74% rally to close at $87,524.
Potential scenarios:
- Bearish Scenario: Renewed geopolitical or economic risks, political opposition to the Bitcoin Act, or ETF outflows could pressure BTC toward $70,000.
- Bullish Scenario: Robust macro data, easing trade concerns, legislative backing, and strong ETF inflows may lift BTC toward $109,312.
Legislative backing relates to the Bitcoin Act. Senator Cynthia Lummis reintroduced the Bitcoin Act on March 11. If passed, the bill would authorize the US government to acquire one million BTC over five years, with a 20-year mandatory holding period.
