The demand for investment funds based on Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies was evident, with capital inflows reaching $1.1 billion between April 6 and 10, 2026.
The figure represents the biggest flow these investment funds have received since the first week of January, as the Middle East ceasefire reduced risk aversion.
In this huge flow, especially Bitcoin-based funds. Recorded total capital inflow of $871 million of dollars. This figure brings total inflows into major market currencies so far this year to just under $2 billion.
Meanwhile, Ether Financial Instruments (ETH), the virtual currency of the Ethereum network, also recovered with $196 million in revenue, while the XRP fund added $19 million. In contrast, funds based on Solana (SOL) recorded outflows of $2.5 million.
The new optimism was based on hopes that talks would be held in Pakistan, which acted as an intermediary between Iran and the United States over the weekend.
The talks, which lasted 21 hours from April 11 to 12, were the first direct talks between the two countries in decades. Considering this event, Markets reacted positively to the possibility of a fragile ceasefire turning into a permanent agreement.
In addition to events in Asia, the US economy also contributed factors influencing market behavior. The consumer price index (CPI), which measures the rise in prices of goods and services, and spending data showed lower-than-expected readings.
Despite millions of dollars flowing into digital asset investment funds last week, the outlook changed after the conclusion of negotiations in Pakistan. As reported by CriptoNoticias, Iran has rejected Washington’s core demands, including a complete halt to uranium enrichment and an end to funding to militant groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah. More Tehran refused to guarantee free circulation in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical point through which 20% of the world’s oil passes.
As a direct response to the diplomatic failure, the US military began a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. government reported that the measure will be applied equitably to vessels from all countries attempting to enter or exit Iranian ports or coastal areas. The military action would close the door to the détente that had boosted markets days earlier.
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