- Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.42B in weekly inflows, their best performance since October. BlackRock dominated with 71% of total flows.
- U.S. Bitcoin ETFs saw $1.42B in inflows last week. Futures open interest climbed 12% as institutional demand returns.
- Bitcoin ETFs posted $1.42B weekly inflows led by BlackRock. Ethereum ETFs added $479M in strongest week since October.
U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have demonstrated significant strength in early 2026. The investment vehicles recorded their strongest weekly performance in three months, attracting substantial capital despite mounting concerns over international trade disputes.
BlackRock Dominates Weekly ETF Activity
Data from SoSoValue reveals that Bitcoin ETFs accumulated $1.42 billion in net inflows during the past week. This marks the highest weekly figure since October 2024. BlackRock’s IBIT product captured the majority of these flows, bringing in $1.035 billion. The asset manager commanded over 71% of total weekly inflows.
Fidelity’s FBTC ETF secured the second position with $194 million in net inflows. The strong institutional demand pushed Bitcoin’s price toward $98,000 during the week. The cryptocurrency had started 2026 trading below $90,000, making this recovery particularly notable for market participants.
The total net asset value of Bitcoin ETFs now stands at $124.5 billion. Their combined asset ratio has reached 6.53%. These figures reflect growing institutional confidence in cryptocurrency exposure through regulated investment products.
Ethereum-focused ETFs also experienced their best week since the October market correction. These products recorded $479 million in weekly inflows. BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF led the category, continuing the asset manager’s dominance across cryptocurrency investment products.
The parallel success of both Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs suggests broader institutional appetite for digital asset exposure. Market analysts view this development as evidence of sustained interest beyond speculation.
Futures Market Shows Recovery Signs
Bitcoin futures open interest has climbed 12% since January 1. CryptoQuant analyst DarkFrost noted this reversal follows a deleveraging period that lasted from October through December. Futures open interest declined 17.5% over those three months following Bitcoin’s 36% price crash in October.
Source: CryptoQuant
Current data shows open interest rising from $54 billion on January 1 to $61 billion as of January 19. The metric peaked at $66 billion on January 15. DarkFrost indicated that this gradual recovery suggests a return of risk appetite among traders.
“Open Interest is showing signs of a gradual recovery, suggesting a slow return of risk appetite,” the analyst stated. The continuation of this trend could support further price appreciation, though the rebound remains measured.
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