Bitcoin's struggle to build long-lasting uptrend continues: Here’s why

Bitcoin’s attempts to hold rallies above the $70,000 to $75,000 range continue as ETF demand limps along, US Treasury yields rise and traders take profit as BTC price hits overhead resistance.

Establishing a strong Bitcoin (BTC) uptrend in 2026 remains a challenge, as exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows have shown limited growth since peaking above $60 billion in 2025.

At the same time, inflows to gold ETFs also dropped by nearly 25% in Q1 and the lack of a capital rotation into BTC signals muted institutional demand.

A recent report from Ecoinometrics shows a clear shift in the demand and persistence of Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows. Before the October 2025 price peak for BTC, ETF inflows often came in extended streaks, including a 15-day run of $4.4 billion in June 2025, which helped sustain upside momentum.

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