Gemini AI has highlighted Bitcoin’s next major price levels after Strive purchased 1,355 BTC, while U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded nearly $1 billion in daily inflows.

Bitcoin (BTC) has jumped more than $10,000 in less than a week as corporate and institutional demand returns to the market. Gemini AI sees additional upside ahead, though the coming sessions could determine whether the rally develops into a sustained breakout or loses momentum after a sharp short squeeze. BTC was trading around $85,340, up 4.6% in 24 hours, after briefly reaching $87,330.

The rebound comes after a steep decline earlier in the month. Bitcoin dropped to about $75,000 following the Senate’s failed CLARITY Act vote and the Federal Reserve’s first interest-rate increase since 2023.

BTC has since recovered above $85,000 for the first time since January. Daily trading volume has reached $62.6 billion, pushing Bitcoin’s market capitalization back above $1.71 trillion.

Strive has added to the renewed demand by purchasing 1,355 BTC for $107.7 million. The company paid an average of $79,475 per Bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 26,355 BTC, currently worth more than $2.2 billion.

The acquisition was substantially larger than Strive’s previous purchase. Last week, the company bought 469 BTC for $36.6 million, making the latest transaction nearly three times larger. Strive funded the purchase through non-dilutive preferred equity rather than debt. Preferred shares represented 57.7% of total capital raised, while warrant exercises generated $21.2 million in gross proceeds.

Strive has also begun releasing its Bitcoin purchase updates on a regular Monday schedule, making its weekly announcements a closely watched market indicator.

Strategy has also resumed accumulation, purchasing 950 BTC after a multi-week pause in its buying activity.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Signal Renewed Institutional Demand

Corporate treasury purchases are notable, but ETF flows provide a broader measure of institutional participation. Recent data shows a sharp return of demand.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $999 million on September 21, marking their strongest daily inflow in several months. BlackRock’s IBIT accounted for $381.4 million, followed by ARK’s ARKB with $289.1 million and Fidelity’s FBTC with $238.8 million.

The inflows effectively reversed the $746 million in combined outflows recorded on September 15 and 16, when the failed CLARITY Act vote weighed on market sentiment.

Total net assets held by the spot Bitcoin ETFs have climbed to $103 billion, while cumulative inflows since launch stand at $56.62 billion. The latest figures show renewed institutional demand following the recent market decline.

Bitcoin’s technical structure has strengthened as well. BTC broke above $82,303 on Monday, overcoming a level that had previously limited gains in May and September. That former resistance has now become an important support zone. The move extended to $87,330 before Bitcoin pulled back.

Gemini AI’s Key BTC Price Levels

$82,300 — Key support:
Bitcoin needs to remain above this level to preserve the latest breakout. Daily closes above $82,300 would maintain the current bullish structure.

$90,000–$92,000 — Next target:
With relatively little resistance above the current price, this range could become the next major test if ETF inflows remain strong.

$98,330 — Major resistance:
This 2025 price level stands as a significant barrier ahead of $100,000. Reaching it could potentially take until the end of the year.

The rapid pace of Bitcoin’s recovery remains a potential source of volatility. BTC has gained around 13% in less than a week, while the 1.4% retreat from the recent high shows how quickly a squeeze-driven rally can reverse. A daily close below $82,300 would put $73,836 back on the radar.

For now, continued accumulation by corporate treasuries and strong ETF inflows are providing fresh demand as Bitcoin trades near its recent highs.