Bitcoin Enters Maturity Phase: Strong ETF Inflows, and Institutional Optimism Signal Long-Term Growt
With volatility at a 563-day low and ETF inflows surging, Bitcoin appears to be shifting into a new phase of long-term institutional growth.
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Bitcoin ($BTC) may be entering a new era of maturity, marked by decreasing volatility and increasing confidence from institutional investors. According to Vetle Lunde of K33 Research, Bitcoin’s weekly volatility reached a 563-day low on April 30, indicating growing stability in its price behavior.
With a market capitalization of $1.87 trillion, Bitcoin now ranks as the seventh-largest financial asset in the world, surpassing Silver, Meta, and Saudi Aramco. Bitfinex analysts noted that the decline in Bitcoin deposits on exchanges signals reduced selling pressure and a move toward long-term holding.
On April 29, BlackRock’s IBIT ETF recorded $970 million in inflows—its second-highest day ever. This trend reinforces the idea that institutions are re-entering the crypto market with confidence.
At the Token2049 event in Dubai, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes predicted that Bitcoin could hit $1 million by 2028, citing monetary policy and institutional demand as key drivers. ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood echoed this sentiment, suggesting Bitcoin could exceed $1.5 million by 2030.
On-chain metrics support this optimism. According to CryptoQuant, over 85% of Bitcoin’s circulating supply is currently in profit. Historically, when this figure approaches 90%, it often leads to euphoric market phases followed by rapid gains.
Other technical indicators show that while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is elevated, leverage remains lower than in past bull markets—suggesting the rally may be fueled more by spot buying than speculation.
Meanwhile, a proposal by developer Peter Todd to remove the 83-byte limit on OP_RETURN has sparked debate in the developer community. While some believe it could expand Bitcoin’s functionality, others warn of unintended consequences.
As Bitcoin continues to evolve—both in price dynamics and technical structure—it seems to be entering a long-term growth phase, supported by stronger fundamentals, maturing investor behavior, and growing institutional demand.
