CoinDesk Podcast Network Bitcoin Above $95K as Spot BTC ETFs Score Largest Inflow Since October | CoinDesk Daily
Jan 14, 2026
Bitcoin surged past $95K as spot BTC ETFs experienced a massive $753.7M inflow, signaling a shift back to risk assets. Fidelity led the charge with a $351M purchase, sparking excitement among investors. Meanwhile, the Senate Banking Committee is buzzing with over 75 proposed amendments focused on market structure and stablecoins. In other news, Ripple is making waves in Europe with its new e-money license in Luxembourg. Tune in for insights on crypto regulations and market dynamics!
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Institutional Buyers Return To Bitcoin
- U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a single-day inflow of $753.7 million, signaling renewed institutional demand.
- Analysts link the surge to year-end rebalancing finishing and rotation back into risk assets amid cooler inflation data.
Big Funds Lead The Buying
- Fidelity led the inflows with $351 million, highlighting concentration in major fund providers.
- Cooling inflation data and hopes for Fed rate cuts helped lift risk assets like bitcoin and ether.
Last-Minute Amendments Shake Up Hearing
- Senators filed over 75 amendments to a market structure bill ahead of the Senate Banking Committee crypto hearing.
- Proposals span stablecoin yield rules to political ethics, revealing bipartisan but deep divides on anti-corruption measures.