Bitcoin Price Hits $62,300 High with $222M ETF Inflows and Institutional Accumulation – July 3, 2026

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• •Institutional accumulation of Bitcoin continues to accelerate, with public companies purchasing 166,984 BTC in 2023—double the mined supply that year—and now holding over 1.26 million BTC, representing 6.02% of total supply. This trend demonstrates increasing corporate adoption and Bitcoin’s establishment as a mainstream institutional asset.[Crypto Briefing][Coinpedia]
• •Bitcoin's price surged to a nine-day high of $62,300 on July 3, 2026, driven by positive market momentum aligned with record highs in global stock markets and easing fears of interest rate hikes following soft U.S. jobs data. This strong price action was accompanied by a reversal in Bitcoin spot ETF flows, with inflows totaling over $220 million after a 10-day outflow streak, highlighting renewed investor confidence.[Cointelegraph Bitcoin][The Block][Cointelegraph Bitcoin][Crypto Briefing]
• •Bitcoin’s supply metric flashed its first 'buy' signal since late 2022, suggesting a possible market bottom after months of bearish conditions in 2026. While this bullish indicator hints at a trend reversal, analysts caution that fluctuations and further downside remain possible amid mixed market signals.[Cointelegraph Bitcoin]
• •Options market activity remains significant, with 31,000 Bitcoin options worth $1.9 billion expiring on July 3 and a put-to-call ratio of 0.70, pointing to a moderate bearish sentiment around the $61,000 maximum pain price. This large expiry volume underscores heightened derivatives trading and can influence near-term price volatility.[Coinpedia]
• •Legal disputes over Bitcoin custody unfolded as a defendant filed to dismiss a lawsuit targeting ownership of 39,069 dormant Bitcoin wallets valued at $229 billion. This case highlights ongoing challenges in determining rights over large, inactive Bitcoin holdings and raises questions about wallet ownership and asset control.[Cointelegraph Bitcoin]
• •Law enforcement’s recovery of roughly 500 BTC worth $30.85 million from a drug dealer’s wallets added a rare direct inflow of significant Bitcoin onto Coinbase. Such recoveries can affect market dynamics by temporarily increasing available supply and potentially adding downward price pressure.[AMBCrypto]
• •Bitcoin mining and custody operations remain prominent as Riot Platforms, the second-largest publicly listed Bitcoin miner, transferred 500 BTC valued around $30.7 million to NYDIG custody. This move indicates active asset management strategies among major miners in controlling Bitcoin reserves.[Coinpedia]
• •Notable Bitcoin investors express measured optimism; Michael Saylor stated a preference for a modest 3% price rise amid Bitcoin trading around $61,300, reflecting a cautious yet confident stance in the current market environment and potential mild upward corrections.[Coinpedia]

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