Bitcoin rises nearly 40% in seven days, reigniting debate over institutional capital and exchange liquidity

Bitcoin gained close to 40% in seven days and major coins also posted widespread gains. This surge has renewed discussion about institutional capital, pressure on exchange liquidity and whether the uptrend will endure.

Market performance and key coins

Bitcoin led the market with a roughly 40% weekly rise while maintaining key support zones, which now serve as reference points for traders and long-term investors. At the same time, Ethereum, BNB, Solana and XRP showed significant increases, producing a broadly positive tone across the larger-cap cryptocurrencies.

Drivers of the rally

The rise was linked to higher demand and reduced supply in liquid markets, with capital from institutions via structured products (ETFs) and accumulation by long-term holders among the most cited reasons. Macro signals also improved conditions for risk assets and on-chain data recorded outflows from exchanges into wallets, reinforcing the narrative of diminished exchange supply.

On-chain and institutional signals

On-chain providers and financial outlets point to a combination of factors working together, with platforms such as Glassnode and CryptoQuant noting signs of accumulation and less supply on exchanges, and media and financial reports highlighting growing interest from regulated institutional channels. Institutional adoption through regulated products is seen as a factor that could sustain demand if flows remain steady.

Risks and outlook

Despite stronger adoption narratives, significant risks persist, including high volatility, profit-taking and regulatory uncertainty, and the market’s ability to hold new levels depends on whether institutional flows are sustained and how investors react to technical resistance and news. There is also concern that concentrated institutional holdings could undermine decentralization and system resilience, so diversified custody and holding structures remain important.

The near 40% weekly rise puts crypto under greater institutional and public attention, and the coming days will hinge on flow confirmation, technical reactions and regulatory developments. For users and developers the practical takeaway is to maintain risk rules and prioritize tools that protect decentralization and financial independence.