Bitcoin crosses $111,000 amid ETF inflows, but can the rally hold?
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According to Ryan Lee, Chief Analyst at Bitget Research, Bitcoin's recent rally is being driven by strong institutional demand, a post-halving supply shortage, and increasing regulatory clarity. 'Spot Bitcoin ETF inflows are steadily rising, and the post-halving supply crunch is clearly intensifying market dynamics,' he noted.
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