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Bitcoin Surges Past $71K Amid ETF Inflows & Store-of-Value Debate

March 11, 2026, 06:00 AM153 words10 sourcesAI-Generated · Reviewed by editorial team
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Bitcoin Surges Past $71K Amid ETF Inflows & Store-of-Value Debate

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Bitcoin experienced a significant rally this week, surpassing $71,000, fueled by renewed institutional investment and a short squeeze that triggered over $100 million in liquidations. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led spot Bitcoin ETF inflows with over $109 million on Monday, contributing to a total AUM exceeding $53.2 billion. Strategy, a major Bitcoin treasury, added 17,994 BTC for $1.28 billion, bringing its total holdings to 738,731 BTC (3.7% of circulating supply). Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan predicts Bitcoin could reach $1 million, arguing it could capture a substantial share of the $38 trillion store-of-value market currently dominated by gold. He notes the store-of-value market is expanding, citing gold’s historical growth. Nasdaq is also advancing tokenization of equities, aiming for legal equivalence between tokens and traditional shares. However, Trump’s potential hold on legislation due to a voter ID standoff introduces a political risk. Despite positive momentum, concerns remain regarding potential market corrections and regulatory hurdles.

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