Bitcoin ETF Inflows Hit $76M in 2 Days — Market Turning Bullish Again?

Despite the recent decline in the price of bitcoin, U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are beginning to rise. On Tuesday, spot Bitcoin ETF recorded $76.4 million in net inflows, marking the second straight day of positive movement following last week’s sharp downturn. This development hints at renewed investor interest and a potential shift in sentiment, even as overall market conditions remain cautious. Key players like BlackRock, Ark, and Bitwise led the surge, suggesting strong institutional engagement despite recent volatility.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Attract $76M as Market Sentiment Rebounds

Tuesday’s $76.4 million in spot Bitcoin ETF inflows comes on the heels of a modest $1.5 million inflow recorded Monday. This marks a promising change in trend following a rough week that saw $878 million in outflows. According to data from SoSoValue, several major ETF products saw encouraging activity.

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), the largest by net assets, accounted for the lion’s share with $38.2 million in inflows. Ark and 21Shares’ ARKB followed with $13.4 million, while Bitwise’s BITB brought in nearly $11 million. Grayscale’s Bitcoin Mini Trust and Franklin Templeton’s EZBC also posted net gains.

Peter Chung, Head of Research at Presto Research, explained, “Much of the ETF flows are driven by the basis trade—long spot ETF and short CME futures. In the last few days, the CME basis yield has rebounded as risk-on assets stabilized. That’s influencing the ETF inflow trend.”

Institutional Players Lead the Way as Trading Volume Cools

In the last 24 hours, Bitcoin depreciated by around 2% to reach $83,642 before returning to previous levels that reached $86,000 on Tuesday. The recent price fluctuations happened while global markets faced challenging events after President Trump implemented new trade barriers.

Even as prices fluctuate, trading activity remains significant. Total volume across all 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs stood at $1.6 billion on Tuesday. Although this figure is down from $2.2 billion on Monday and $3.5 billion last Friday, the continuation of positive inflows is noteworthy. It suggests investors may be strategically re-entering positions after last week’s capitulation.

In contrast, spot Ethereum ETFs continued to bleed, with $14.2 million in outflows Tuesday, marking six consecutive days of negative flows. Market participants appear to favor Bitcoin because they believe it provides security compared to Ethereum during this time of financial instability.

Looking Ahead: Can ETF Inflows Keep Momentum?

The latest surge in spot Bitcoin ETF inflows could signal the start of a broader recovery phase, particularly if macroeconomic conditions begin to settle. Analysts will be watching closely to see if this upward ETF trend persists through the week. Key indicators will include the basic trade environment, institutional positioning, and broader sentiment around Bitcoin price stability above $80,000. As Ethereum products continue to see outflows, Bitcoin’s renewed appeal may help it maintain dominance in the crypto ETF landscape, at least in the near term.

What’s Next: ETF Inflows Reflect Growing Confidence in Bitcoin Price Stability

The return of ETF inflows—especially after last week’s steep outflows—shows investors aren’t turning away from Bitcoin just yet. With BlackRock and other major players leading the charge, confidence appears to be building. The recent change in ETF flows suggests that the recounting of Bitcoin prices is far from over, even though macroeconomic dangers remain significant. This may be an important turning point for the larger cryptocurrency market if momentum keeps up.