Strong Start for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs in 2026 with $646M Inflows
- US-based spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs recorded a combined net inflow of approximately $646 million on the first trading day of 2026.
- Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net inflows of $471.3 million, while spot Ether ETFs added $174.5 million.
- This marks the largest net inflow for Bitcoin ETFs in over a month, since November, when they saw $524 million in a single day.
- The Crypto Fear & Greed Index indicates market sentiment has been in “Extreme Fear” territory since early November, currently scoring at just 25.
- In total, US investors contributed over $31.77 billion into crypto ETFs throughout the previous year, with Bitcoin ETFs receiving $21.4 billion.
The recent inflows into ETFs are viewed as a positive indicator of institutional interest despite ongoing market caution following significant price declines after October’s record highs for Bitcoin.
On the first trading day of the year, Bitcoin and Ether ETFs collectively attracted nearly $646 million, reflecting renewed investor confidence amidst a challenging market environment.(Source)
