Spot Bitcoin ETFs Attract $642M, Ethereum ETFs $406M
Spot Bitcoin ETF inflows hit $642M Friday, marking a fifth straight day of gains. AUM now stands at $153.2B, about 6.6% of Bitcoin’s market cap. Fidelity’s FBTC led with $315M of net inflows, followed by BlackRock’s IBIT at $265M. Trading volume across Bitcoin ETFs topped $3.9B.
In parallel, spot Ethereum ETFs saw $406M in net inflows, driven by BlackRock’s ETHA ($165.6M) and Fidelity’s FETH ($168.2M). Total AUM reached $30.35B after four days of positive flows.
Analysts say sustained Bitcoin ETF and Ethereum ETF inflows signal growing institutional demand. If macro conditions remain stable, this momentum could boost market liquidity and drive price strength.
Meanwhile, BlackRock is exploring ETF tokenization on blockchain networks. Tokenized ETFs could enable 24/7 trading, deeper DeFi integration, and improved liquidity for funds linked to real-world assets, though regulatory hurdles persist.
Bullish
Large net inflows into spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs indicate strong institutional demand and improved market liquidity. In the short term, this can drive price appreciation as buy pressure increases. Over the long term, continued inflows and tokenization initiatives—enabling 24/7 trading and DeFi integration—may deepen market infrastructure and attract further capital. These factors historically have coincided with bullish price trends, suggesting an overall positive outlook for BTC and ETH.