U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs opened 2026 with approximately $646 million in combined net inflows on January 2, signaling a brisk return of investor demand after a cautious year-end, according to preliminary flow data.
Bitcoin ETFs lead with $471 million in daily inflows
Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $471.1 million in net inflows on the first trading day of the year, with all 12 funds posting positive flows, data from Farside Investors shows. The day’s leaders included:
- BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT): +$287.4 million
- Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC): +$88.1 million
- Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB): +$41.5 million
Broader positioning remains sizable. As of January 2, total net assets across listed Bitcoin ETFs stood at $116.95 billion, accounting for roughly 6.53% of Bitcoin’s market capitalization, while cumulative net inflows since launch reached $57.08 billion, according to SoSoValue.
Ether ETFs snap outflow streak
Spot Ether funds also turned higher, recording about $174–175 million in net inflows on January 2—their largest daily intake in weeks—after a stretch of withdrawals in late December, per Farside Investors and SoSoValue. Grayscale’s ETHE was among the notable gainers, adding roughly $53.7 million in net inflows on the day.
Broader ETP flows favor regulated exposure
Early-January demand extended beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. Global crypto ETPs saw strong weekly inflows into XRP and Solana, which attracted approximately $70.2 million and $7.5 million, respectively, according to CoinShares’ latest report. CoinShares said the figures point to sustained institutional interest in regulated products and continued diversification across digital asset exposures.
Outlook
The solid start for U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, alongside improving sentiment in broader ETP markets, suggests institutional allocations remain active at the outset of 2026. While flows can be volatile around calendar turnarounds, the first trading day’s results indicate renewed appetite for regulated crypto market exposure.