Bitcoin price today: BTC climbs near $97,500 as ETF inflows return and crypto stocks rise
Bitcoin climbed 2.1% to $97,461 in late U.S. trade Wednesday after U.S. inflation data and strong spot bitcoin ETF inflows, led by Fidelity’s $351.4 million. Crypto-linked shares including Coinbase and Riot Platforms also rose. U.S. senators unveiled draft crypto regulation, with Senate Banking Committee debate set for Thursday.