
Bitcoin’s $80,000 floor faces Friday inflation test as ETF inflows lose momentum
Bitcoin is trading near institutional investors' average purchase prices as ETF inflows slow sharply, leaving Friday's US economic data to test market resilience.
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The October 9–16 closing-price comparison shows a smaller Bitcoin loss, with a four-hour timestamp difference. Monday’s ETF inflows improved the demand picture.

MSTR plunged more than 11% last week, while preferred shares slipped below $98 despite sustained buybacks and bullish analyst price targets.

Ethereum accounted for 56% of weekly net withdrawals across the four tracked US ETF categories. XRP funds recorded $1.84 million in net redemptions.

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju argues Bitcoin could find support near $30,000 after a hypothetical institutional exit, countering Mike McGlone's $10,000 forecast.

Inflation gives Bitcoin investors a reason to buy, while high interest rates make some of them pay dearly to wait.

Analysts see Bitcoin oscillating between $80,000 and $88,000, with weakening ETF demand and the Federal Reserve's next decision threatening to break the range.



