Bitcoin Cleared $65,000 This Week; ETF Flows Are the Key Factor for Investors
On July 15, 2026, Bitcoin briefly traded above $65,000 for the first time in about four weeks, potentially signaling a recovery. However, the cryptocurrency remains 48% below its all-time high. Analyst Neil Patel argues that investors should ignore short-term noise and focus on spot Bitcoin ETF inflows as the primary indicator of demand. On July 14, these ETFs saw $181 million in net inflows, possibly driven by slowing inflation expectations. The iShares Bitcoin Trust has seen its asset base decline from a $100 billion peak to $47 billion, reflecting the ongoing bear market. Patel notes that global capital is currently chasing the AI trade, with major tech and chip companies commanding a combined $20 trillion market cap, making Bitcoin an afterthought for many. He advises patient, long-term holders that ETF inflows will likely surge again in the next bull market, though timing is uncertain.
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