Catenaa, Monday, January 05, 2026- US spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded $355 million in net inflows last week, ending a seven-day run of withdrawals as investor demand rebounded after year-end selling.
Data from SoSoValue showed the inflows were spread across six funds. BlackRock’s IBIT led the group with $143.8 million in net inflows, followed by $109.6 million into Ark and 21Shares’ ARKB.
Fidelity’s FBTC drew $78.6 million, while products from Grayscale, Bitwise and VanEck also posted gains.
The reversal followed a period of pressure tied to tax-loss harvesting and risk reduction near the end of the year. Analysts said the renewed buying pointed to continued institutional interest despite thinner holiday trading conditions.
Ethereum-linked products also showed improvement. Spot ether ETFs ended a four-day stretch of outflows, reporting $67.84 million in combined daily net inflows.
Newly launched spot ETFs tied to XRP, Solana and Dogecoin each reported positive flows for the session, signaling broader participation across crypto-linked funds.
Market participants expect the ETF segment to continue expanding in 2026 as issuers seek approval for new products and regulators consider clearer rules for digital assets.
Asset managers have filed applications covering a wider range of tokens and structures, including funds that gain exposure both directly and indirectly.
Despite mixed price performance across digital assets in 2025, cumulative inflows into crypto ETFs have reached tens of billions of dollars, reflecting growing acceptance among institutions.
Observers say future flows will likely depend on regulatory developments, product access and overall market conditions.
The return to net inflows marked a key shift in sentiment as the year opens, following weeks of caution across crypto markets.
