- Bitcoin has rebounded to $100K despite extreme volatility, with daily inflows averaging $1.8B and traders facing major liquidations.
- James Wynn lost $65M in a single session but remains committed to crypto, redirecting focus toward building the $MOONPIG community.
- From $15K lows in 2022 to $100K in 2025, Bitcoin’s rally has been fueled by resilient capital flows and strong investor confidence.
Bitcoin has returned to the $100,000 zone after a turbulent 12-hour period that saw major liquidations and wild market activity. According to Lookonchain, One of the most notable events was the liquidation of trader James Wynn, who lost 520 BTC (worth $54 million) and 982.5 million kPEPE tokens ($11.6 million). His current holdings now sit at 137.9 BTC and 260.73 million kPEPE, with a total unrealized loss of $17.76 million. Despite this, Wynn remains unfazed, calling the experience a “thrill” and pledging to shift focus toward community building around $MOONPIG.
Capital Flows Reflect Strong Market Confidence
This liquidation comes during a time of surging investor demand. Capital inflows into Bitcoin have again reached levels seen during the 2021 bull market peak as per analyst Axel data. On average, $1.8 billion enters the market daily, mirroring the November 2021 highs when Bitcoin hovered around $64,000.
Also, the most aggressive buying happened during the one-off rallies to $73,000 and $92,000, with inflows hitting $3.6 billion and $4.5 billion, respectively. The continued inflow again cements that the capital is flowing with all robustness into the BTC market while also funding its new all-time high.
From Volatility to Recovery: Bitcoin’s Path Since 2021
Bitcoin’s price journey has been a history of sharp cycles and some resilience in investor sentiment from September 2021 onward. At about $45,000, the asset rose to $67,000 by late 2021. The prices, however, got slashed down to nearly $15,500 in the bear markets of 2022. That coincided with some strong negative capital flows, particularly in mid-2022, when outflows crossed $2 billion.
Source: Axel
By the year 2023, the market became fairly stable, and Bitcoin ranged between $25,000 and $30,000. These flows were much less extreme, indicating a process of normalization. Early 2024 then witnessed a huge rally, from $40,000 up to $70,000. Capital inflows soared with a 7-day moving average reaching as much as $4.5 billion.
However, a brief correction followed, dragging prices down to $60,000. Yet, investor optimism remained strong. Consequently, Bitcoin bounced back to nearly $100,000 by May 2025. The latest data confirms renewed inflows and a steady 7-day average of $1.8 billion.
