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Bitcoin has surged past the $68,000 mark, catalyzing a broad cryptocurrency rally, as renewed investor interest follows positive economic indicators. This upward movement marks the first significant breakthrough above this level in over five weeks, with the current price at $68,710. 
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BTC 24-hr Price Chart (Source: <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/bitcoin/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">coinmarketcap</a>) 
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Inflows 
The surge in Bitcoin’s price is coinciding with substantial inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs, reversing previous weeks of net outflows. Last week alone, these funds added 14,389 bitcoins, their best performance since March.&nbsp; 
This resurgence of interest is linked to softer-than-expected April inflation data and increased activity from institutional investors, including the Wisconsin state pension board and several prominent hedge funds. 
Moreover, recent leadership changes at Grayscale have sparked discussions about strategic shifts within the company. The departure of CEO Michael Sonnenshein and the appointment of Goldman Sachs executive Peter Mintzberg <a href="https://www.cryptotimes.io/2024/05/20/grayscale-ceo-michael-sonnenshein-resigns-position/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">suggest</a> a new direction aimed at asset growth for the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), amid concerns over recent outflows. 
This revitalized enthusiasm in the crypto market, boosted by strategic institutional engagements and executive shifts, suggests a promising horizon for Bitcoin. As the market responds to these developments, the sustained interest from institutional players could continue to drive growth in the cryptocurrency sector. 
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 Also read: <a href="https://www.cryptotimes.io/2024/05/16/us-spot-bitcoin-etfs-see-302-97m-daily-inflow-since-may-3/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">US Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $302.97M Daily Inflow Since May 3</a> 
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Bitcoin Hits Five-Week High, Breaching $68,000 Mark

The Crypto Times

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