BTC ETFs end six-week inflow streak, but Bitcoin Pepe presale gains momentum

Investor sentiment toward the Federal Reserve’s rate path has weighed on Bitcoin spot ETFs, leading to $580.2 million in net outflows for the week ending February 14, as per Farside data.

This marks the first week of outflows after six consecutive weeks of inflows.

The Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) experienced the largest outflows at $282.2 million, followed by ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) with $162.9 million.

In contrast, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) saw net inflows of $105.6 million, bucking the broader trend.

Outflows were recorded by nine of the eleven issuers, indicating increased investor caution.

In contrast, Bitcoin Pepe‘s presale, launched earlier this week, has seen continued momentum.

In just a few days, the coin’s presale has already raised over $2.2 million.

US inflation data dampens sentiment

US economic indicators played a key role in shaping Bitcoin demand in the week ending February 14.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) report and comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell reinforced expectations of a prolonged restrictive monetary policy.

Core inflation unexpectedly rose to 3.3% in January from 3.2% in December.

Bitcoin reacted negatively to the CPI data, dropping to a low of $94,118 before stabilizing.

Earlier in the week, Powell said “With our policy stance now significantly less restrictive than it had been and the economy remaining strong, we do not need to be in a hurry to adjust our policy stance”.

Why is the Bitcoin Pepe presale gaining momentum?

Bitcoin Pepe is making history by introducing memes to the Bitcoin ecosystem. It also stands out as the world’s only Bitcoin meme ICO. 

As the first meme-specialized Layer 2 solution built on Bitcoin, it aims to merge Bitcoin’s security with Solana-like scalability, positioning itself as a game-changer in the crypto space.

The project aims to position itself as the primary blockchain for memes.

Beyond its technical innovation, macroeconomic factors in 2025 could further boost its adoption.

The Trump administration is largely regarded to have a pro-crypto stance. Since Trump’s return, several market experts have turned bullish on the crypto market.

BTC ETFs saw inflows of around $10 billion in around 30 days after Trump won the 2024 election.

Trump has pledged to shift the Biden administration’s cautious stance on digital assets toward a more supportive regulatory framework.

He has also expressed backing for the idea of establishing a strategic national Bitcoin reserve.

Bitcoin Pepe price outlook

Bitcoin Pepe appears well-positioned to capitalize on the next wave of crypto enthusiasm, backed by a strong foundation, an eagerly watched presale, and favorable macroeconomic conditions.

The project is already in the fourth stage of its planned 30 presale stages, signaling growing investor interest.

Currently, the Bitcoin Pepe (BPEP) token is going for $0.0243, with the price set to rise to $0.0255 in the next presale stage.

Once the presale concludes, Bitcoin Pepe is expected to be listed on a crypto exchange, which could enhance its accessibility and potentially drive up its price.

Early participation in the presale phase may offer investors a strategic advantage, as securing a position before the exchange listing could improve the chances of maximizing returns.