Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) observed a modest $15 million net inflow last week, a notable contrast to the previous week's substantial outflows of over $713 million. Nevertheless, this recent inflow is the lowest since the outset of 2025.

Institutional investors infused funds into BTC spot ETFs, resulting in net inflows of $15.85 million between April 14 and April 17. This is the smallest net inflow into BTC ETFs since the start of the year, indicating a slowdown in optimistic sentiment.

There has been a decrease in inflows amid rising global trade tensions, causing uncertainty in financial markets. Institutional investors are adopting a cautious approach due to tighter trade policies in major economies, reallocating their funds cautiously.

BTC is currently trading at $87,64, with a 3% increase in value within 24 hours. Despite the price rise, the coin's futures open interest has decreased by 2%, suggesting traders are closing positions rather than opening new ones, signaling uncertainty in sustaining the price rally.

The options market also reflects bearish sentiment with high demand for put contracts, indicating a market cautious about potential declines. Nonetheless, a positive funding rate of 0.0052% suggests bullish sentiment, with long traders dominating the market, anticipating further growth despite the overall cautious market sentiment.