What caused Bitcoin's pullback today?

Renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz killed the ceasefire rally, spiking oil fears and triggering risk-off selling.

Are Bitcoin ETF inflows still positive?

Yes, they're holding strong at $300M+ weekly, acting as a buffer against broader market breakdowns.

Possible if shipping disruptions hit — historical oil shocks have tanked BTC before — but cleaner derivatives might cap the damage.

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Why's Bitcoin stumbling now, just when peace looked good? Hormuz saber-rattling killed the rally, but ETF cash might save the day—or not.

Fintech Dose Apr 16, 2026 3 min read

Hormuz tensions erased Bitcoin's ceasefire rally, driving a sharp pullback below $60K. 𝕏
ETF inflows ($300M+ weekly) and improved derivatives are preventing a full market breakdown. 𝕏
Geopolitical risks like 1991 Gulf War could push BTC to $50K; institutions are the real winners. 𝕏