"Biggest inflow to Spot Bitcoin ETFs since October"

Record Inflows in Spot Bitcoin ETFs Since October

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. recorded their largest daily influx since October, coinciding with an observed improvement in the crypto market at the beginning of 2026.

High Net Inflow Amounts

According to SoSoValue data, spot Bitcoin ETFs reported a net inflow of $697.25 million. This, alongside the $471.14 million inflow recorded the previous Friday, indicates that total inflows in the first two days of 2026 have exceeded $1.16 billion.

Highlighted Funds

Out of twelve Bitcoin ETFs, nine stood out with positive flows. BlackRock's ETF fund was the most notable, with an inflow of $372.47 million. This was followed by Fidelity's FBTC fund with an inflow of $191.2 million. Other funds, including Grayscale, Bitwise, Ark, 21Shares, VanEck, Invesco, Franklin Templeton, and Valkyrie, also reported significant inflows.

Market Sentiment and Future Expectations

Nick Ruck, director of LVRG Research, stated that these remarkable inflows into ETFs indicate a resurgence in risk appetite and confidence in regulated crypto investments as the new year begins. Ruck noted, “Demand for major assets is a sign that market sentiment has improved. If institutional participation and positive regulatory developments continue, there is potential for prices to sustainably rise throughout 2026.”

Similarly, spot Ethereum ETFs recorded a net inflow of $168.13 million. Altcoin ETFs, including XRP, Solana, Dogecoin, and Chainlink, also succeeded in attracting investor interest.

Investor Behaviors and Market Analyses

Rachael Lucas, a crypto analyst at BTC Markets, stated, “Spot ETF flows are an indicator of market sentiment. Cautious optimism from large asset distributors indicates a tendency to lean towards riskier assets.” However, Lucas noted that individual investors are behaving more cautiously, while institutions are making long-term investments in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other altcoins.

Commenting on the current state of the market and potential future, Lucas said, “A constructive mid-term outlook is present, depending on the continuation of macro and regulatory stability.”

The information provided here does not constitute investment advice.