BTC and ETH ETFs attract $1.1 billion in inflows, ending 2026 net outflows

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On August 15, 2026, Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs attracted $1.1 billion in inflows, ending months of fluctuating inflows and outflows. BlackRock’s IBIT captured 80% of Bitcoin ETF inflows, despite low trading volume. Institutional investors are returning to digital assets, reversing prior outflows. IBIT remains the primary entry point for institutional buyers, reflecting a clear preference for regulated ETF instruments.

Huoxing Finance reports that on August 15, Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs collectively attracted $1.1 billion in net inflows last week, ending a prolonged trend of net outflows since 2026 and signaling a return of institutional capital to the crypto asset market. BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, was the primary source of inflows, accounting for approximately 80% of total Bitcoin ETF inflows. However, market trading activity remains relatively subdued, with BTC ETF trading volumes last week reaching the second-lowest level since October 2024. Previously, BTC and ETH ETFs had faced sustained outflow pressures. As market sentiment improves, institutional investors are once again increasing their allocations to digital assets, leading to a clear reversal in ETF fund flows. Market analysts believe that IBIT’s continued dominance as the main channel for institutional capital into the Bitcoin market underscores traditional financial institutions’ preference for accessing crypto exposure through regulated ETF instruments.

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