Spot bitcoin ETFs attract $697 million — the highest in three months
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $697 million in net inflows, the largest single-day total since early October. Improving sentiment in the crypto market at the start of the new year has renewed interest in regulated products and encouraged institutional investors to expand their positions.
According to SoSoValue, Monday’s inflows totaled $697.25 million. Together with the $471 million added on Friday, the two-day total at the start of 2026 exceeded $1.16 billion.
Inflows were distributed across a wide range of funds: nine of twelve products ended the day in positive territory. BlackRock’s IBIT led with $372.47 million, followed by Fidelity’s FBTC with $191.2 million. Grayscale, Bitwise, Ark & 21Shares, VanEck, Invesco, Franklin Templeton, and Valkyrie also reported gains.
Rising inflows reflect what analysts describe as “cautious optimism” among investors. A growing share of market participants is choosing to increase exposure through regulated ETFs, given macroeconomic uncertainty and the need for a stable regulatory environment to support medium-term crypto growth.
Inflows extended beyond bitcoin: spot Ethereum ETFs drew $168.13 million, while additional demand appeared for products tied to Ripple, Solana, Dogecoin, and Chainlink.
ETF interest rose alongside gains in major crypto assets. Bitcoin climbed to $93,683 – up 1.53% on the day and 7.4% on the week. Ethereum traded near $3,226, while XRP showed the strongest momentum, rising 12.56% over 24 hours and 29% for the week.
ETF inflows continue to support the market and may reinforce upward momentum, as funds must purchase underlying assets directly. Even so, analysts note that traders remain cautious: retail investors are favoring tactical positioning, while institutions are steadily building long-term allocations in BTC, ETH, and select altcoins.
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