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XRP Why is Bitcoin ETF returning to strong demand?
As bitcoin prices stabilize near US$80,000, U.S. -listed spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have ushered in their strongest three-week net inflow cycle so far in 2026. This performance shows that investors have regained interest in Bitcoin after a large outflow at the beginning of the year. In the week ended Friday, the funds attracted net inflows of $986.9 million, bringing total inflows over the past three weeks to $3.8 billion, according to SoSoValue.
On Friday, the total net asset value of these ETFs reached $101.3 billion, after briefly climbing to $103.3 billion. Since its launch, cumulative net inflows have reached US$55.6 billion. Although overall ETF flows remain slightly negative this year (about $1 billion), recent buying trends suggest investor confidence is returning as Bitcoin stabilizes at a key psychological level. However, capital flows remain sensitive to short-term price fluctuations.
What have changed in Bitcoin ETF funds flow this week?
After a strong surge on Thursday, capital inflows to Bitcoin ETFs slowed at the end of the week. Data showed net purchases by these funds were $174.6 million on Friday, well down from nearly $731 million the day before. According to Farside Investors, BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), the largest spot Bitcoin ETF by assets, dominated trading activity on Friday, drawing $117.4 million, accounting for approximately 67% of the day's total inflows.
Fidelity's Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) was the only other ETF to record positive flows, attracting $57.2 million in funds. The remaining U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs did not record a net flow of funds during the trading session. The slowdown in capital inflows has been accompanied by a correction in Bitcoin prices: On Friday, Bitcoin fell back from about $81,200 to a level briefly below $79,000. At the time of publication of this article, Bitcoin was trading at approximately US$79,716, up approximately 2.6% from the previous seven days.
Investor Inspiration and Cross-Asset Comparison
The recent return of ETF funds suggests that institutional demand is still responding positively to Bitcoin's price stability. However, the high concentration of funds in head funds means that if Bitcoin faces a new round of volatility at current levels, investors will still be closely watching whether inflows can continue.
It is worth noting that Bitcoin ETF has recently opened a gap with other cryptocurrency investment products. Against the backdrop of weakening demand for Ether and XRP ETFs, capital inflows from Bitcoin ETFs have actually strengthened. Compared with the previous week, Bitcoin ETF inflows increased by approximately 7%. During the same period, capital inflows to the U.S. spot Ethereum ETF fell by approximately 74%, while capital inflows to the XRP ETF fell sharply by approximately 83%.
Specifically, the spot Ethereum ETF attracted US$218.4 million this week, down from the previous US$824.4 million; the XRP ETF inflow this week was US$19 million, much lower than the previous week's US$110.5 million (Data source: SoValue). Despite this week's weak performance, this has not erased long-term demand for these products. Since the beginning of this year, the U.S. spot Ethereum ETF has recorded a cumulative net inflow of approximately US$863 million, while the XRP ETF has attracted approximately US$515 million.
What does ETF fund diversion mean for the crypto market?
The divergence between Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency ETFs highlights the market's narratives for different assets. As the largest digital asset and the main institutional gateway to the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin continues to benefit from its core position. Although Ethereum and XRP products also attracted capital after their launch, their capital flows were more dependent on specific market themes, expectations of online activity, and investors 'preferences for non-Bitcoin assets.
The latest ETF data also shows that institutional demand can return quickly after selling pressure. Although Bitcoin ETF inflows have improved significantly, the focus of the market will be on whether the last three weeks of continuous inflows have evolved into a sustainable trend or whether a temporary rebound driven by price stability.
