Crypto ETFs See $471M Inflows as Institutional Demand Accelerates
Bitcoin and ethereum ETFs opened 2026 with robust inflows, signaling sustained institutional interest in regulated crypto exposure. BlackRock's IBIT led the charge with $287 million in single-day inflows, while Grayscale's ETHE topped Ethereum products at $53.69 million. Even niche offerings like XRP ETFs remained buoyant with $13.59 million.
The numbers underscore a maturing market where capital increasingly favors transparent, exchange-traded vehicles over direct crypto holdings. This rotation coincides with growing acceptance of digital assets as macro hedges and portfolio diversifiers.