Bitcoin ETFs Log 7th Day of Inflows, Turn Positive for 2026
US spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $134 million on Friday, a seventh straight day of inflows, and about $2.4 billion this week. Net flows for 2026 are now positive.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs drew a net $134.5 million on Friday, 25 September, their seventh straight day of inflows. That brought the week's total to about $2.4 billion and pushed net flows for 2026 back into positive territory, at roughly +$800 million. In mid-July the funds were more than $5.8 billion in the red for the year.
Key takeaways
- Friday's inflow was $134.5 million, led by BlackRock's IBIT (+$97 million) and Fidelity's FBTC (+$49 million).
- About $2.4 billion came in this week and roughly $4 billion since August.
- Year-to-date flows turned from about -$5.8 billion on 13 July to about +$800 million.
- Spot Bitcoin ETFs now hold about $108 billion, around 6.4% of Bitcoin's market value.
Friday's flows by fund
| Fund | Net flow, 25 Sep |
|---|---|
| BlackRock IBIT | +$97.0M |
| Fidelity FBTC | +$49.3M |
| Bitwise BITB | -$11.9M |
| Total | +$134.5M |
The pace slowed as the week went on. Monday brought the biggest day by far, Thursday added about $191 million, and Friday's figure was the smallest of the streak. Ether ETFs also had a strong week, with about $747 million of inflows over five days. Newer Solana and XRP funds added smaller amounts.
Why it matters
ETF demand has been one of the main drivers of Bitcoin's recovery from below $58,000 in early June to about $84,000 now. Steady buying from these funds soaks up coins that would otherwise hit the market. For context, US Bitcoin ETFs took in about $35 billion in 2024 and $21 billion in 2025, so 2026 has been much weaker until recently.
The flows arrived even as US bond yields hit their highest levels in years and traders priced in a possible Federal Reserve rate hike in October. That suggests institutions are again treating dips as buying chances. A run of outflows would be an early warning that this support is fading.
Can Indians invest in Bitcoin ETFs?
Indian residents can buy US-listed Bitcoin ETFs through an overseas brokerage account under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). TCS applies on remittances above ₹10 lakh a year, and gains are taxed as foreign capital gains, not under the 30% crypto rate. Our guide on how to invest in a Bitcoin ETF from India explains the steps and tax, and you can compare the costs with buying Bitcoin directly using our crypto tax calculator.
FAQ
How much money went into Bitcoin ETFs this week?
About $2.4 billion across US spot Bitcoin ETFs between 21 and 25 September 2026.
Are Bitcoin ETF flows positive in 2026?
Yes. After Friday, net flows for the year stand at roughly +$800 million, up from about -$5.8 billion in July.
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