Bitcoin ETF inflows have flipped back into positive territory and are on track for a second consecutive month of gains, according to the latest data highlighted by independent analyst Markus Thielen. The chart comparing yearly ETF flows shows 2026 inflows recovering after a slow start, mirroring the pattern seen in 2025 when flows were similarly flat early in the year before surging nearly $30 billion later.
This shift marks the first return to positive inflows since the October correction, suggesting that much of the selling pressure from January and February may already have been absorbed. While the year-to-date pace still feels modest, the recent stabilization is drawing attention for its similarity to last year’s setup, which preceded a strong post-April rally driven by tariff policy developments.
📊Today’s #BIT Daily Chart – April 13, 2026 ⬇️
Bitcoin ETF Flows Turn Positive — ⁰A Familiar Setup for a Stronger Second Half?#BIT #BitcoinETF #ETFFlows #Bitcoin #CryptoMarkets #InstitutionalCrypto #BTC pic.twitter.com/9SoKKtFGE3
— BIT Official (@BITofficial_EN) April 13, 2026
Bitcoin ETFs are seeing renewed institutional demand in April 2026, with strong net inflows after a previous slowdown. BlackRock’s IBIT leads inflows (about $612M in a week). In comparison, overall spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded roughly $786M in weekly net inflows, signalling a return of bullish sentiment and growing investor confidence.
Positive flows signal potential rebound
Bitcoin ETF flows turning positive again is a notable sentiment shift. In 2025, the early-year flatness gave way to a powerful surge that extended through October. Thielen notes that the current recovery could indicate the market has worked through recent distribution, setting the stage for stronger performance in the second half of the year if the pattern holds.
History suggests stronger finish is possible
Although it may feel like a slow start, historical precedent shows that early-year weakness in ETF flows does not necessarily mean a weak year overall. The report highlights that such setups have often preceded meaningful rallies once fresh capital returns. With inflows now positive for two straight months, traders are watching whether this signals the beginning of a stronger second half for Bitcoin.
Notably, Bitcoin showed unusual stability, trading in a tight range despite shifting interest rate expectations, geopolitical tensions, and broader market noise.
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