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The era of Bitcoin ETFs (exchange-traded funds) is increasingly being defined by long-term capital that appears content to sit tight, rather than by fast money or speculative churn. As net assets across US spot Bitcoin ETFs approach $120 billion, analysts say the composition of holders — and their behavior — is quietly reshaping Bitcoin’s supply-demand dynamics in ways that may not show up in price action until much later. Sponsored Total Net Assets for Bitcoin ETFs Top $120 Billion Data from the crypto research platform SoSoValue shows that the total net assets for spot Bitcoin ETFs were $123 billion as of January 14, after inflows reached $753 million. The last time ETF inflows were this high was on October 7, 2025, marking a three-month high. It also marks a significant climb after the $117 million inflows recorded on Monday, suggesting an increasing appetite among institutional investors. Bitcoin ETF Flows. Source: SoSoValue Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas argues that recent ETF flows point to a structural shift in investor mindset, particularly among older allocators. “This tracks with the stickiness of the assets,” Balchunas wrote on X. “The boomers are not tourists. Which is smart IMO. If you’re going to buy BTC, data shows you should commit to at least a four-year holding period, like a self-imposed lock-up period.” That framing matters because it challenges the assumption that Bitcoin ETF inflows are inherently short-term or momentum-driven. Sponsored Instead, a growing share of demand appears to be coming from investors treating Bitcoin as a strategic allocation, closer to gold and silver than a high-beta tech trade. Meanwhile, fresh survey data from Bitwise and VettaFi reinforce that view. According to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan, 99% of financial advisors who allocated to crypto in 2025 plan to maintain or increase their exposure in 2026. 99%…

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