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Spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced significant renewed inflows on Friday, attracting a combined total of over $1 billion. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $642.35 million in net inflows, marking their fifth consecutive day of gains, while spot Ether ETFs pulled in $405.55 million, extending their positive streak to four days, signaling a growing institutional appetite for crypto exposure.
Bitcoin ETF Inflows Accelerate
The latest influx pushed cumulative net inflows for spot Bitcoin ETFs to $56.83 billion, with total net assets now standing at $153.18 billion. This figure represents approximately 6.62% of Bitcoin’s total market capitalization, highlighting the increasing integration of BTC into traditional financial portfolios.
Fidelity’s FBTC led the daily inflows with $315.18 million in fresh capital, closely followed by BlackRock’s IBIT, which garnered $264.71 million. Trading volumes across all spot Bitcoin ETFs surged, topping $3.89 billion, with market leaders like IBIT and FBTC reporting daily gains exceeding 2%.
This uptick follows a quieter period earlier in the month, suggesting a notable shift in market sentiment. Analysts point to stabilizing macroeconomic conditions and signs of strength within the broader crypto market as key drivers behind the renewed interest. Over the past five days, Bitcoin spot ETFs have collectively seen $2.34 billion in cumulative net inflows.
Ether ETFs Mirror Bullish Momentum
Spot Ether ETFs demonstrated similar bullish momentum, recording their fourth consecutive day of net inflows. The $405.55 million garnered on Friday pushed total Ether ETF inflows to $13.36 billion, with net assets now valued at $30.35 billion.
BlackRock’s ETHA was a significant contributor, bringing in $165.56 million, while Fidelity’s FETH was close behind with $168.23 million in new capital. BlackRock’s ETHA alone registered $1.86 billion in value traded on the day, reflecting heightened activity in Ethereum-based investment products.
Institutional Confidence on the Rise
The sustained inflows into both Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs underscore rising institutional confidence in the digital asset space. Vincent Liu, Chief Investment Officer of Taiwan-based Kronos Research, noted that these strong inflows demonstrate a clear increase in institutional conviction.
Liu further suggested that if current macroeconomic conditions remain stable, this surge in capital could significantly strengthen liquidity and generate further momentum for both Bitcoin and Ethereum. The growing embrace by institutional investors is viewed as a critical factor for the long-term growth and stability of the cryptocurrency market.
The continued strong performance of spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs highlights a reinforcing trend of institutional adoption and positive market sentiment. With substantial capital flowing into these products, the crypto market appears to be solidifying its position within the broader financial landscape, driven by both stabilizing macro conditions and increasing investor confidence.
