Institutional Interest Grows as Bitcoin ETFs Hit New Inflow Milestone

Bitcoin-focused ETFs based in the U.S. just recorded their best week in months, pulling in over $3 billion as crypto markets staged a recovery.

Institutional interest in Bitcoin is heating up as major U.S. Bitcoin ETFs enjoyed their best week in months, pulling in over $3 billion in a single week as crypto markets staged a modest recovery.

It was the strongest weekly inflow since November 2024 and marks six straight days of positive momentum for Bitcoin investment products, according to data from Farside Investors.

Of Friday’s total inflows, 92% went to IBIT and FBTC. IBIT alone brought in $240 million, while FBTC followed with $108 million.

With this rally, total assets under management for spot Bitcoin ETFs have climbed to nearly $110 billion, with IBIT now holding close to 3% of all Bitcoin in circulation.

As global uncertainty widens, assets like Bitcoin and gold are becoming increasingly attractive to investors seeking alternative stores of value, Jay Jacobs, portfolio manager at BlackRock, told CNBC.

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Bitcoin’s own recovery—from April lows around $75,000 to about $95,000—has helped fuel the surge in institutional interest, though prices slipped slightly over the past 24 hours.

Meanwhile, Ethereum ETFs finally broke a long losing streak. After eight consecutive weeks of net outflows, U.S.-listed spot Ethereum funds posted $157 million in inflows last week.

However, these funds still control far less value compared to earlier in the year, partly reflecting ETH’s broader price weakness. Ethereum is currently trading near $1,800, with BlackRock’s ETHA fund holding around 1% of total ETH supply.

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