In the United States, spot Bitcoin ETFs have experienced a renewed surge of interest, with significant capital inflows observed over the past three days. Investors appear to be shifting to riskier assets following a period of cautious end-of-year positioning. In just this brief span, over $1.7 billion in capital has poured into these ETFs, showcasing one of the most pronounced movements witnessed in recent months. This wave is being fueled by enhanced regulatory transparency and rising institutional demand for cryptocurrencies, as reflected in recent market data.
Three-Day Focus: Bitcoin ETF Fund Movements
Wednesday marked a significant milestone for U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, recording total inflows of $843.6 million—the highest daily inflow since early October. This momentum surpassed the $754 million achieved just a day prior, marking a robust three-day accumulation that significantly influences market sentiment on short-term cryptocurrency directions.
From the twelve spot Bitcoin ETFs examined by SoSoValue, eight showed positive net capital flows. Leading the charts was BlackRock’s IBIT product, attracting $648 million, followed by Fidelity’s FBTC ETF with $125.4 million. Ark & 21Shares’ ARKB ETF also contributed with $27 million, while positive fund movements were noted across Grayscale, Bitwise, VanEck, Valkyrie, and Franklin Templeton ETFs.
Nick Rick, director of LVRG Research, commented, “Institutional investors have concluded the year-end risk reduction period, and they are actively reallocating capital into crypto-based instruments.”
How Are Ethereum and Other Crypto ETFs Faring?
Spot Ethereum ETFs experienced a notable inflow as well, with $175 million entering on Wednesday, marking three consecutive days of positive net inflows. This trend highlights that institutional interest is not exclusively centered on Bitcoin but spans a diverse cryptocurrency mixture.
Solana- and XRP-based ETF products also received attention, albeit on a smaller scale. Spot Solana ETFs saw $23.5 million in inflows, whereas XRP ETFs garnered $10.6 million. Vincent Liu, Kronos Research’s Chief Investment Officer, noted that steady ETF inflows offer essential price support, complemented by clearer regulations reinforcing this development.
Concurrently with these inflows, market prices edged upwards. Bitcoin’s value saw a 1.79% increase over 24 hours, trading at $96,447, while Ethereum was around $3,313. These ETF inflows highlight the evolving medium-term outlook in the cryptocurrency sector.