Bitcoin ETF Inflows Slow to $82.9M; Ether ETFs Lose $118M
US spot bitcoin ETFs took in a provisional $82.9 million in the week to 2 October 2026, down from $2.39 billion. Ether ETFs lost $118 million.
US spot bitcoin ETFs took in a net $82.9 million (about ₹799 crore) in the trading week from Monday 28 September to Friday 2 October 2026, by provisional fund data published on 3 October. That is down from $2.39 billion the week before. US spot ether ETFs lost a net $118 million. BlackRock's IBIT had still not reported its Friday flow at 21:00 UTC on 3 October.
Key takeaways
- Bitcoin ETF flows by day: +$31.0 million, +$66.2 million, minus $148.7 million, +$102.7 million and +$31.7 million (Friday, without IBIT).
- Wednesday's $148.7 million outflow ended a nine-session run of inflows from 17 to 29 September worth about $3.08 billion.
- BlackRock's IBIT added $292.0 million from Monday to Thursday, while Fidelity's FBTC lost $167.9 million over the five days.
- Ether ETFs had outflows on four of five days, after taking in $689.8 million the previous week. Solana ETFs added just $0.8 million.
- Bitcoin itself was almost flat over the week, at about $84,754 at 20:50 UTC on 3 October.
What happened to bitcoin ETF flows this week
Bitcoin ETF demand cooled sharply after the strongest week of 2026. Monday and Tuesday brought small inflows of $31.0 million and $66.2 million. On Wednesday, 30 September, the funds lost $148.7 million, with Fidelity's FBTC alone redeeming $125.6 million. That was the first daily outflow since 16 September.
BlackRock's IBIT drove a rebound on Thursday, 1 October, with $195.6 million of new money, enough to offset $60.7 million leaving FBTC and $31.4 million leaving Grayscale's GBTC. Friday, 2 October, the day the US September jobs report showed only 29,000 new jobs, brought $29.3 million into FBTC and $2.4 million into Morgan Stanley's MSBT. Bitcoin touched $87,220 that day before dropping below $84,000, as our report on the jobs-report spike and fall explains.
The ETF numbers for 28 September to 2 October
The bitcoin ETF weekly total of $82.9 million is provisional, because IBIT, the largest fund, normally reports a day later. Figures are net flows in US dollars.
| Day | Bitcoin ETFs | Ether ETFs |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 28 Sep | +$31.0 million | +$17.1 million |
| Tue 29 Sep | +$66.2 million | minus $2.8 million |
| Wed 30 Sep | minus $148.7 million | minus $59.6 million |
| Thu 1 Oct | +$102.7 million | minus $55.4 million |
| Fri 2 Oct (provisional) | +$31.7 million | minus $17.3 million |
| Week | +$82.9 million | minus $118.0 million |
| Previous week | +$2.39 billion | +$689.8 million |
Ether ETF outflows were led by Fidelity's FETH, which lost $74.1 million over the week, and Grayscale's ETHE, down $27.9 million; BlackRock's ETHA had not reported Friday. Solana ETFs, which drew $188.1 million the week before, as covered in our Solana ETF record week report, added only $0.8 million. Since launch in January 2024, US spot bitcoin ETFs hold about $57.7 billion of cumulative net inflows, or roughly ₹5.56 lakh crore at ₹96.37 to the dollar.
Why bitcoin ETF flows matter for Indian investors
Bitcoin ETF flows are one of the clearest daily signs of how much US institutional money is coming into bitcoin. The previous week's $2.39 billion, covered in our report on the $2 billion ETF week, came as bitcoin climbed. This week's thin inflow matched a flat market: bitcoin was about $84,754, or about ₹81.7 lakh, at 20:50 UTC on 3 October (live: ₹8,096,152 on our Bitcoin price in INR page). Ether was about $2,688, roughly where it started the week; see our Ethereum price in INR page.
Indian residents can buy US-listed bitcoin ETFs through an overseas broker under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme, which allows up to $250,000 per financial year. Tax and paperwork differ from holding coins on an Indian exchange; our guide on investing in a bitcoin ETF from India explains them. Coins bought directly on Indian exchanges are taxed at a flat 30% plus 4% cess, with 1% TDS on transfers.
What to watch next for crypto ETFs
- IBIT's Friday figure: BlackRock's late number for 2 October will set the final weekly bitcoin total.
- Monday, 5 October: whether bitcoin ETF inflows pick up again, and whether ether ETF outflows continue.
- Leveraged funds: the SEC approved 3x bitcoin and ether ETFs for Cboe on 2 October; our report on the 3x ETFs explains the risks.
FAQ
How much money went into bitcoin ETFs in the week to 2 October 2026?
About $82.9 million net, by provisional data, down from $2.39 billion the week before. The total excludes BlackRock IBIT's Friday flow, which had not been reported by 21:00 UTC on 3 October.
Did ether ETFs have inflows or outflows this week?
Outflows. US spot ether ETFs lost about $118 million net from 28 September to 2 October 2026, with outflows on four of five days, led by Fidelity's FETH.
Can Indians invest in US bitcoin ETFs?
Yes. Indian residents can buy US-listed bitcoin ETFs through an overseas brokerage under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme, which allows up to $250,000 per financial year. The tax treatment differs from crypto held on Indian exchanges.
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