Bitcoin ETF Regains Momentum with $116M Inflow, BTC Price to $105k?

Key Insights:

• Bitcoin ETF products broke outflow trends on January 12.
• Fidelity led the inflows amid renewed bets from institutional investors.
• BTC price now has another chance to reclaim the $105,000 resistance point.

The U.S. Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) finally ended days of outflows on Monday, Jan.12, 2026. These investment products accumulated total daily inflows of more than $116 million. This positive shift has led to expectations that Bitcoin (BTC) price could recover to the $105,000 mark.

Bitcoin ETFs End Four Days Outflow Streak

According to data from Farside Investors, the U.S. Bitcoin ETFs accumulated total inflows of $116.7 million on Monday. As a result, the Bitcoin ETFs ended a four-day streak of outflows that began on January 6, 2026.

During this period, the net outflows trend sparked debate about institutional appetite and broader market health. However, the Jan. 12 rebound provides crucial counter-evidence, suggesting demand remains resilient.

Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) emerged as the leader in inflows, attracting $111.75 million in net new assets. The asset manager single-handedly drove the overall market back into positive territory.

Next on the leadership board was Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), followed by its newer Mini BTC fund. GBTC saw funds reaching $64.3 million, while BTC accumulated $4.9 million. VanEck Bitcoin Trust (HODL) also saw inflows, adding a modest $6.48 million.

Surprisingly, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), a dominant force in the ETF market, experienced net daily outflows of $70.7 million.

This divergence implies investors are actively differentiating between products. Their criteria are likely based on fee structures, liquidity, brand trust, or tactical trading decisions.

Also note that the U.S. SEC recently delayed approval on extending limits on IBIT options and FLEX trading. This has possibly contributed to the reduced investor interest in the IBIT fund.

Factors Influencing the BTC ETF Inflow

Market analysts often monitor ETF flow data to gauge institutional and sophisticated retail sentiment. Generally, sustained inflows are viewed as a bullish signal. It represents net new demand for Bitcoin exposure through a regulated conduit.

In contrast, outflows may indicate realized profits, risk-off behavior, or rotation into other asset classes. Analyzing the Bitcoin ETF market showed that the end of the four-day outflow streak likely reflects a combination of factors.

Some analysts argue that the reversal is a classic “buy the dip” mentality entering the market.  This is where investors see short-term price weakness or outflows as a buying opportunity. Others claim that large asset managers are strategically reallocating to specific fund flows like FBTC.

Finally, broader crypto market conditions, including Bitcoin price stability around key support, may have sparked investor confidence. Bitcoin price reclaimed the $92,000 milestone on Monday, Jan.12. Using the STH-SOPR metric, analysts claim the move is a potential early bullish sign.

Can BTC Price Hit $105,000 Soon?

At press time, BTC price was trading at $92,265, demonstrating a 1.7% price increase over the previous day. Also, the daily trading volume rallied more than 25% to $36.7 billion.

Commenting on the BTC future price expectations, popular crypto analyst Ali Martinez shared a bullish forecast on his official X account. He highlighted $94,555 as a key resistance level to watch on the Bitcoin chart.

According to the analyst, if Bitcoin breaks and holds above $94,555, it would confirm bullish momentum. He, therefore, predicted that the potential breakout would unlock the next major upside target at $105,921.

Crucially, many analysts have highlighted similar ranges amid a surge in Bitcoin whale accumulation. One expert predicted that the leading coin would reclaim $100,000, following a 3,000 whale purchase.

Besides, MicroStrategy has purchased an additional 13,627 BTC valued at $1.25 billion. This transaction boosted its Bitcoin holdings to 687,410 BTC.