Spot Bitcoin ETFs Pull In $642M, Ether Adds $405M as Institutional Demand Rises

     

Renewed inflows highlight growing confidence in crypto investment products

Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs saw a surge of capital on Friday, signaling fresh momentum from institutional investors. Bitcoin ETFs recorded $642.35 million in net inflows, the fifth consecutive day of gains, while Ether ETFs attracted $405.55 million.

According to SoSoValue, cumulative net inflows for Bitcoin ETFs have now reached $56.83 billion, with total assets under management standing at $153.18 billion – around 6.6% of Bitcoin’s market cap. Fidelity’s FBTC led the day with $315.18 million in inflows, followed by BlackRock’s IBIT at $264.71 million. Trading volume across Bitcoin ETFs topped $3.89 billion, reflecting renewed institutional positioning.

Ether ETFs see fourth straight day of gains

Ethereum-based ETFs kept pace with the momentum, marking their fourth consecutive day of inflows. The $405.55 million boost brought total cumulative inflows to $13.36 billion, with net assets at $30.35 billion.

BlackRock’s ETHA brought in $165.56 million, while Fidelity’s FETH added $168.23 million. ETHA also recorded $1.86 billion in trading volume, underscoring the rise in Ethereum-focused activity.

“Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs continue to draw strong inflows, showing rising institutional confidence,” said Vincent Liu, CIO of Kronos Research. “If macro conditions remain stable, liquidity and momentum for both assets could accelerate further.”

BlackRock explores tokenized ETFs

Amid the success of its Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF products, BlackRock is reportedly considering tokenizing ETFs on blockchain networks. The move would initially focus on funds linked to real-world assets, though regulatory hurdles pose challenges.

Tokenized ETFs could allow round-the-clock trading and potential integration with decentralized finance (DeFi), expanding access and functionality for global investors.