Bitcoin was reported at $64,543 on July 20, and it held steady with strong bullish momentum amid rising risks in the U.S. stock market and escalating geopolitical tensions. The main support comes from institutional capital inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs for four straight days. On the geopolitical front, Iranian ballistic missiles struck the Muwaffaq Salti airbase in Jordan, killing 2 U.S. personnel. The U.S. subsequently launched another round of strikes against targets in Iran; Iran said it would no longer fulfill its obligations under the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement.
Spot Bitcoin ETF data: inflows for four straight days, $132 million on Friday alone
According to SoSoValue data, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded net inflows for four straight trading days, with roughly $132 million flowing in on a single day on Friday, July 18, 2026. Currently, spot Bitcoin ETFs collectively control nearly 6% of Bitcoin’s largest available supply, highlighting the growing influence of traditional financial institutions on the cryptocurrency market.
Sustained inflows suggest that long-term investors are still accumulating Bitcoin rather than cutting holdings during cautious market periods. In addition, Strategy recently raised additional funds through stock issuance and, during the most recent reporting period, did not sell any Bitcoin; however, the company sold more than $200 million worth of Bitcoin earlier in the current quarter to bolster its cash reserves.
Open Interest rises to $47.6 billion and funding rates remain positive since late June
CoinGlass data shows that Bitcoin futures Open Interest has climbed to about $47.6 billion, up from roughly $44 billion recorded last month. The weighted funding rate has remained positive since late June 2026, indicating stronger demand for long positions in the perpetual futures market.
A positive funding rate means traders holding long positions pay fees to traders holding short positions. Rising Open Interest also typically signals increased market participation and improved liquidity.
Iranian missile strike on a U.S. military base in Jordan: 2 U.S. servicemembers killed, 1 missing, 4 hospitalized
According to reports cited by Axios from U.S. military officials, on July 18, 2026, Iran launched a ballistic missile attack on Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti airbase. The main facts are as follows:
Casualties: 2 U.S. servicemembers were killed, 1 is missing, and another 4 were rushed to hospitals for treatment
Scale of the attack: At least 2 Iranian ballistic missiles hit the base; social media videos show intense explosions at the scene
Record from the past week: Two U.S. officials said Iran carried out 4 missile attacks of different scales against U.S. military bases in Jordan over the past week, injuring dozens of U.S. servicemembers and damaging multiple helicopters
U.S. response: The U.S. military began a new round of strike actions at 6 p.m. Saturday, U.S.-Jordan (EDT) time
CENTCOM statement: The strikes were intended to further weaken Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and to quickly punish Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps units for attacking U.S. military personnel
The incident marked the first U.S. servicemember fatalities since fighting resumed two weeks ago, bringing the total number of U.S. servicemembers killed in this round of conflict to 16.
Khamenei’s statement: first use of “the Great Satan” and a stronger vow of retaliation
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei made a statement on July 18, 2026 on his Telegram channel. It was the first time he used “the Great Satan” to refer to the United States during his tenure. He accused the U.S. of violating a memorandum of understanding signed by the two presidents of the U.S. and Iran in June, and said: “The ‘Great Satan’ has repeatedly violated the agreement; this again proves to the world how worthless and untrustworthy the U.S. president’s signature is.”
Khamenei also warned that Iran and the “axis of resistance” are ready to make the U.S. pay “an even heavier price” and bring “greater humiliation,” saying they “will leave the U.S. with a lesson it will not forget.” On the same day, Iran’s deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Iran is no longer fulfilling its obligations under the ceasefire agreement with the U.S., arguing that the U.S. violated the agreement first and stating that Iran is currently “focused on defending the country.”
Frequently Asked Questions
As of July 19, what is the status of capital inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs?
Based on SoSoValue data, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded inflows for four straight trading days. On Friday, July 18, 2026, net inflows were about $132 million; spot Bitcoin ETFs currently collectively control nearly 6% of Bitcoin’s largest available supply.
What were the casualties from the July 18, 2026 Iranian missile attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan?
According to reports cited by Axios from U.S. military officials, the attack resulted in 2 U.S. servicemembers killed, 1 missing, and another 4 sent to hospitals; the U.S. Central Command later announced a new round of retaliatory strikes against targets in Iran. The incident raised the total number of U.S. servicemembers killed in this round of conflict to 16.
What is the latest data on Bitcoin futures Open Interest?
CoinGlass data shows that as of July 19, 2026, Bitcoin futures Open Interest is approximately $47.6 billion, up from roughly $44 billion recorded last month; the weighted funding rate has continued to remain positive since late June 2026.
