Bitcoin ETF Inflows Surge to $1.9B, Strongest Week Since October 2025
US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted nearly $2 billion in net inflows last week as Bitcoin jumped more than 20%, marking the strongest weekly performance in nearly a decade.
Institutional Demand Returns for Bitcoin ETFs
US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds experienced a significant resurgence in investor interest last week, with institutional capital flowing back into the products after months of uneven demand. According to SoSoValue, spot Bitcoin ETFs captured $1.92 billion in net inflows during the week ending Friday—their most impressive weekly haul since October 2025, roughly 10 months prior. The surge in ETF demand ran parallel to Bitcoin’s powerful price performance, which eclipsed 20% for the week and briefly pushed the asset past $79,000 on Friday after opening near $63,000.
The institutional appetite extended to Ethereum products as well. ETF analyst Nate Geraci reported that spot Ether ETFs also drew approximately $700 million, marking their strongest weekly inflows over the same 10-month span. The parallel strength in both major cryptocurrency vehicles points to renewed confidence in digital asset allocations among traditional finance players.
BlackRock’s IBIT Leads the Rally
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) spearheaded last week’s recovery, attracting roughly $1.33 billion across five consecutive trading sessions, as detailed by data from Farside Investors. The fund’s daily inflows displayed a striking trajectory, beginning modestly at $160.2 million Monday before accelerating to $503 million Thursday, then cooling to $239.3 million Friday. Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas, an ETF analyst, characterized this flow pattern on social media as a “classic Flipping the Bird pattern,” framing it as a potentially bullish signal for continued upside momentum.
August Rebounds After Year-Long Outflows
Despite last week’s strength, 2026 remains a challenging year for spot Bitcoin ETFs. The funds have shed approximately $2.91 billion cumulatively this year. June saw the steepest monthly losses at $4.51 billion, with May adding another $2.43 billion in withdrawals. August, however, has reversed course with $2.38 billion flowing in through Friday—positioning it as the year’s strongest month for inflows.
Last week’s resurgence mirrors the institutional rush seen in October 2025, when Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $3.42 billion. That earlier inflow wave, however, preceded the October 10 market crash—a severe liquidation cascade that wiped out roughly $19 billion in leveraged positions within 24 hours. Since Bitcoin’s October 6 peak near $124,700, the asset has lost approximately 38% of its value, underscoring the volatility that has characterized the path to this week’s recovery.
Source: SoSoValue, via Cointelegraph. Not financial advice.