Bitcoin ETFs Log Largest Daily Net Inflows Since October, Hitting $697 Million
Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States recorded their strongest single-day net inflow since early October, signaling a notable revival in market sentiment as the crypto sector enters the new year.
According to data from SoSoValue, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $697.25 million in net inflows on Monday. Combined with $471.14 million recorded last Friday, cumulative inflows for the first two trading days of 2026 have already surpassed $1.16 billion.
Out of the 12 active spot Bitcoin ETFs, nine registered positive flows. BlackRock’s IBIT led the day with $372.47 million, followed by Fidelity’s FBTC with $191.2 million. Funds operated by Grayscale, Bitwise, Ark Invest & 21Shares, VanEck, Invesco, Franklin Templeton, and Valkyrie also attracted inflows.
“The surge into spot ETFs points to renewed risk appetite and a rebound in confidence in regulated digital-asset investment vehicles as 2026 begins,” said Nick Ruck, Head of Research at LVRG. “Demand for core assets suggests improving market sentiment, with the potential for sustainable price gains if institutional participation and regulatory developments continue trending positively.”
Spot Ethereum ETFs saw similar momentum, bringing in $168.13 million on Monday. Flows also extended to altcoin-linked funds tracking XRP, Solana, Dogecoin, and Chainlink, reflecting broader market interest.
The ETF inflows coincide with a wider upswing across the crypto market.
Bitcoin rose 1.53% over the past 24 hours and 7.4% over the week, trading at $93,683.
Ethereum gained 2.8% to reach $3,226.
XRP posted one of the strongest moves, jumping 12.56% on the day and 29% over the week to $2.38.
“Spot ETF flows are an important gauge of market direction, highlighting cautious optimism among major asset allocators who are selectively returning to higher-risk assets despite a still-fragile macroeconomic backdrop,” said Rachel Lucas, digital-asset analyst at BTC Markets. “The foundational role of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs continues to support the market and could drive further medium-term upside.”
However, Lucas noted that the market remains split. Retail traders are acting conservatively and focusing on tactical short-term strategies, while institutions are continuing to build long-horizon positions in Bitcoin, Ethereum and select altcoins as part of expanding digital-asset portfolios.
“This environment supports a constructive medium-term outlook, assuming macro stability and regulatory clarity continue improving,” she added.
