Bitcoin ETF sees inflows as price drops 21.5%, signaling selective dip-buying over broad rally

The Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Trust (BITB) pulled in $12.5 million in fresh capital on April 15, 2026, even as bitcoin’s price languished after a 21.52% drop over the prior three months. The inflows, equal to 0.44% of the fund’s $2.84 billion in assets, signal that some investors are stepping in to buy the dip — but not with the force of a full market rebound. Bitcoin was trading at $74,659.43 that day, with technical indicators holding at a neutral 'Hold' rating, reflecting uncertainty about near-term direction. The ETF’s gains in assets under management amid price weakness suggest targeted interest rather than a sweeping return of risk appetite. This is not a stampede back into crypto. It is a measured move by allocators who see value in spot bitcoin exposure even as the broader market consolidates.