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BTC 15-minute increase of 0.77%: Institutional ETF funds strongly flow in, leading the short-term rebound

From 07:45 to 08:00 (UTC) on March 4, 2026, BTC prices experienced rapid short-term fluctuations, with a return of +0.77%. The price range was between 68,885.0 and 69,655.7 USDT, with an amplitude of 1.12%. This volatility was accompanied by increased spot trading volume, attracting market attention and intensifying fluctuations. The main driver of this movement was the continuous net inflow of funds into the US spot Bitcoin ETF, with daily inflows reaching $458 million. Institutional large investors concentrated their purchases, pushing BTC to a strong short-term rebound. ETF funds were directly invested in long positions, reflecting the market sentiment.

Bitcoin ETF attracts $1.5 billion in five days: Institutions and Baby Boomer funds support BTC price

During the Bitcoin price correction, spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted approximately $1.5 billion in capital inflows, serving as market support. Interest from traditional investors in ETFs has increased, breaking the notion that young investors dominate. The influence of institutional funds has expanded, with the total value of Bitcoin ETFs held exceeding $107 billion, indicating a strengthened willingness for long-term allocation.

South Korean stock market plunges over 10% in a single day, Middle East conflict triggers "circuit breaker" mechanism

The Korean stock market plummeted due to Middle East conflicts, with both KOSPI and KOSDAQ dropping over 10%, triggering a circuit breaker and marking the worst single-day performance in 2024. South Korea relies on imports for 94% of its oil, with 75% coming from the Middle East, causing panic. Global market capitalization evaporated by $3.2 trillion in four days, crude oil prices surged significantly, and the impact spread to other markets.

The surge in Argentine tourism to Brazil unexpectedly boosted cryptocurrency usage, with stablecoin payments becoming a key driving force

The report shows that the adoption of cryptocurrencies in Latin America is accelerating, with Argentina emerging as a leading country, having the highest number of monthly active users in the Latin American market. The use of cryptocurrencies is related to changes in payment methods, with the importance of stablecoins in daily transactions gradually increasing. By 2025, the adoption of cryptocurrencies in Argentina and Peru is expected to further grow, driving the increase in digital asset penetration.

Japan launches blockchain sandbox! Testing real-time settlement of bank reserves and assessing the integration of private stablecoins

The Bank of Japan has launched a regulatory sandbox, planning to tokenize current account deposits to promote 24-hour settlement and participate in the Agorá program, with a decision on the digital yen by 2026. The experiment will explore the application of blockchain in settlement systems to reduce cross-border remittance costs and improve efficiency, and plans to incorporate private stablecoins to maintain financial stability.