Bitcoin spot ETFs record $355 million in net inflows, ending seven consecutive days of outflows despite an unfavorable year-end context.
BlackRock, Ark, and Fidelity lead the way in fund flows, confirming continued interest from institutional investors.
Ethereum, Solana, and XRP ETFs are also trending upwards, suggesting a gradual return of appetite for crypto risk.
Reversal of Flows Despite an Unfavorable Context
The US Bitcoin spot ETFs have broken a well-established negative trend. On Tuesday, these products recorded $355 million in net inflows, ending a streak of seven consecutive sessions of capital outflows. A closely watched signal, especially coming during the year-end period traditionally marked by low liquidity and tax adjustments.
Return of Flows Despite an Unfavorable Context
According to data compiled by Farside, six Bitcoin spot ETFs contributed to these positive flows. BlackRock’s IBIT fund, a leader in terms of assets under management, alone attracted $143.7 million. It was followed by ARKB from Ark & 21Shares with $109.6 million and Fidelity’s FBTC, which drew $78.6 million for the day. ETFs managed by Grayscale, Bitwise, and VanEck also showed net inflows.
This rebound comes after a period dominated by year-end tax-related sales and a general risk reduction movement. For many observers, the fact that flows have turned positive in such a constrained environment is far from insignificant.
Institutional Demand Still Present
According to Nick Ruck, Head of Research at LVRG Research, these inflows demonstrate a significant resilience in institutional demand. According to him, the market is gradually absorbing the effects of year-end arbitrages, while proving that interest in Bitcoin through regulated vehicles remains intact.
This is crucial. Despite a year marked by disappointing crypto market performance, ETFs continued to attract capital throughout 2025, confirming their role as a preferred entry point for professional investors.
Crypto ETFs Across the Board Following the Trend
The movement was not limited to Bitcoin. Ethereum spot ETFs also ended a streak of four sessions of outflows, with $68 million in net inflows for the day. More notably, newly launched spot ETFs on XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin all recorded positive flows.
This synchronization suggests a global resurgence in appetite for listed crypto products, beyond just Bitcoin. It reinforces the idea that the market is digesting recent volatility rather than permanently shying away from it.
2026 in Sight for Issuers
The outlook for 2026 is already fueling expectations. The upcoming year could mark a new acceleration in institutional adoption, driven by expected regulatory clarity and the expansion of product offerings.
Issuers are also ramping up filings. For example, Bitwise has submitted applications for eleven new altcoin ETFs combining direct and indirect exposures to cryptocurrencies. This dynamic reflects a growing conviction: crypto ETFs are no longer an experiment but a sustainable building block of the financial infrastructure.
After seven days of outflows, the return of net inflows into Bitcoin spot ETFs may just be a technical bounce. But it serves as a reminder that even during a seasonal dip, the structural demand for regulated Bitcoin exposure remains strong.
