- Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their strongest inflows of 2026 so far.
- BlackRock’s IBIT dominated demand amid rising Bitcoin prices.
- Investor sentiment flipped to “greed” as ETFs reversed early losses.
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds are regaining momentum after a shaky start to the year, with fresh inflows signaling renewed confidence from institutional investors. After several days of redemptions in early January, spot Bitcoin ETFs have now posted three consecutive days of strong inflows — capped by the largest single-day intake of 2026 so far.
The reversal comes as Bitcoin prices climbed back toward two-month highs, helping shift market mood decisively back into bullish territory.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Post Strongest Day of 2026
On Wednesday, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded combined inflows of more than $843 million, according to industry data. That marked the strongest single trading day for Bitcoin funds this year and pushed the three-day total above $1.7 billion.
Those gains were enough to fully offset the roughly $1.4 billion in outflows seen between January 6 and January 9, when ETF demand briefly cooled alongside broader market weakness.
Bitcoin’s price action played a key role. The asset surged above $97,000, its highest level since mid-November, reinforcing optimism among both retail and institutional participants.
BlackRock’s IBIT Dominates ETF Demand
As has become increasingly common, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) led the charge. The fund attracted approximately $648 million in net inflows in a single day, accounting for the vast majority of Wednesday’s total.
Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund followed with $125 million, while ARK Invest’s ARK 21Shares ETF and Bitwise’s Bitcoin ETF added more modest, but still positive, inflows.
The data highlights a familiar pattern: when Bitcoin momentum strengthens, large asset managers with deep liquidity pools tend to capture the bulk of investor demand.
January Trend Signals a Shift in Market Mood
So far in January, spot Bitcoin ETFs have pulled in around $1.5 billion across nine trading sessions. Tuesday’s inflows were the largest since early October, suggesting that the recent surge is more than a short-lived bounce.
Sentiment indicators reflect the shift. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index climbed to 61, officially entering “greed” territory for the first time since October. While Bitcoin has since pulled back slightly from its peak, the broader trend remains constructive.
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The renewed inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs suggest that institutional appetite remains intact — and may be accelerating as price momentum returns. While volatility is likely to persist, the ability of ETFs to quickly absorb capital after early-month outflows points to growing confidence in Bitcoin’s role within traditional portfolios. If inflows continue, ETFs could once again become a major driver of Bitcoin’s next leg higher.
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