U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs started 2026 with very strong momentum, recording about $1.2B in inflows in just two days. Digital asset investment products recorded $1.2 billion in net inflows last week, extending a four-week streak of positive flows as institutional participation continued to build across major cryptocurrencies.
This reflects renewed investor confidence after a volatile end to 2025. Institutional demand is driving most of the capital, with BlackRock’s IBIT leading inflows and helping keep Bitcoin above $90,000. Overall, the trend shows a sharp return of money into Bitcoin ETFs, signalling strong bullish sentiment at the start of 2026.
Bitcoin and Ethereum Drive Consecutive Inflow Momentum
Bitcoin led the market with $933 million in inflows, supported by renewed price strength as the asset traded above $76,000 for the first time since the February correction. This pushed year-to-date inflows to roughly $4 billion, reinforcing Bitcoin’s position as the primary institutional entry point into digital assets.
Ethereum also maintained steady demand, attracting $192 million in inflows for the third consecutive week above the same threshold. The consistency suggests sustained allocation interest rather than short-term speculative positioning.
Total assets under management across digital asset products rose to $155 billion, marking the highest level since early February, though still below the October 2025 peak of $263 billion. Market positioning remains sensitive ahead of the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee meeting scheduled for late April, which is contributing to cautious trading conditions.
Regional Flows Expand Beyond the US Market
The United States dominated inflows with $1.1 billion, continuing its role as the primary driver of institutional capital allocation into crypto products. However, other regions also showed renewed participation.
Germany recorded $61.7 million in inflows, more than doubling the previous week’s figure, while Switzerland reversed prior outflows with $35.2 million in net inflows. Canada added a further $15 million, indicating a broader geographic recovery in demand.
Beyond core crypto assets, blockchain equity exchange-traded funds saw $617 million in inflows over the past three weeks, setting record weekly totals and reflecting growing interest in publicly listed companies tied to the digital asset sector. Notably, according to CoinShares ‘ latest report, digital asset investment products saw a fourth consecutive week of net outflows, totalling $173 million for the week ending.
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