Bitcoin price prediction explores Arthur Hayes’ outlook, Treasury buybacks, ETF inflows, and key BTC levels after Bitcoin tops $80,000.

Key Insights: U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds extended their inflow streak to six sessions on Monday, Aug. 24. The Bitcoin ETF group drew $337.6

Bitcoin's price momentum past $80,000 is supported by strong ETF inflows, with U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs adding $337.6 million in subscriptions over three weeks, totaling $2.26 billion in six weeks. Institutional demand, led by BlackRock and Fidelity, is absorbing Bitcoin supply at a rate far exceeding new miner production, tightening available supply and supporting price strength. Demand is also growing outside the U.S., as seen in Bitwise's European BTC1 ETP, which recently surpassed $155.5 million in assets, indicating expanding global regulated Bitcoin investment. Sustained ETF inflows could further reinforce Bitcoin's price above $80,000, but broader institutional participation is needed for long-term stability.

Bitcoin initially surged past the $80,000 mark, as renewed inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs and improving risk appetite extended the recent crypto rally.

Bitcoin jumps to $79,000 as US bond-buying spurs record ETF inflows

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