US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Draw $471M as BTC Nears $70K; LiquidChain Pitches Layer-3 DeFi Buildout

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $471 million on Monday, marking their strongest single-day inflow since 25 February and helping drive Bitcoin back toward the $70,000 level.The move points to a renewed pickup in institutional demand even as macro risks remain in focus. Traders are increasingly positioning for a larger volatility event into mid-Q2, with markets also factoring in a steadier interest-rate backdrop and pos…