Key Takeaways:
- ETF inflows return for Bitcoin and Ether, signaling renewed institutional appetite.
- Trump signs pro-crypto executive orders boosting market sentiment.
- Ripple case closure removes a major legal overhang for XRP.
Crypto Markets Gain on ETF Inflows and Policy Boost
Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP were up on Friday as ETF inflows got going again, pro-crypto policy news came from the White House, and the Ripple legal saga got a resolution.
Bitcoin was up above $116,000, helped by net inflows of $281 million to U.S. spot BTC ETFs on Thursday led by BlackRock’s IBIT. This was after a small increase on Wednesday following four days of consecutive outflows. Ether ETFs also received $222 million, continuing a multi-day run of positive flows.
Timothy Misir, Head of Research at BRN, said that ETF inflows are “a structural pillar” as short-term volatility eases. He is of the opinion that BTC could reach $120,000 again and ETH could go to $4,000 if momentum keeps going.
Policy Wins and Legal Clarity Fuel Sentiment
Markets also got carried away with President Trump’s executive orders that are instructing the Labor Departmentq and SEC to make use of digital assets in 401(k) retirement plans, along with issuing protections against “unfair debanking” of crypto-friendly companies.
Besides that, the SEC and Ripple came to an agreement to discontinue their almost 3-year litigating, a part of the precedent that has been going on differentiating institutional sales of XRP from programmatic ones. The news of the victory over the legal issue gave XRP growth of about 11%, thereby, leading the pack of the biggest cryptos in the win rally.
Options markets reflected cautious optimism, with call demand building near $118,000 for BTC and $4,000 for ETH, while downside hedges remained in place.
Institutional flows are also spreading toward Ethereum treasuries, which surpassed $10 billion across tracked entities. Public companies like BitMine Immersion and SharpLink Gaming have ramped up ETH accumulation.
On the macro front, Trump’s nomination of economist Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve Board is seen as another bullish signal for digital assets. Traders are also watching for a possible rate cut in September.
Summary
Crypto markets are gaining traction as ETF inflows return, Trump’s policy moves open doors for broader adoption, and Ripple’s legal closure removes uncertainty. With BTC near $116,600 and ETH above $3,900, analysts see potential for further upside if positive flows and sentiment persist.
Also Read: Trump Order Opens 401(k)s to Crypto and Private Markets
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