Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs see strongest inflows since January
Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds posted their strongest weekly inflows since mid-January, signaling a sharp rebound in institutional appetite for digital assets. Over the week ending April 17, the five major cryptocurrency ETFs recorded a combined net inflow of $1.37 billion — nearly 40% higher than the previous week.
Highlights
- Crypto ETFs recorded $1.37 billion in net inflows for the week ending April 17—the highest since January 2026.
- Bitcoin ETFs drew $996.38 million, and Ethereum ETFs added $275.83 million.
- XRP, Solana, and Chainlink ETFs also posted notable inflows, extending the rally to altcoins.
Strong performance across major funds
According to SoSoValue data, Bitcoin ETFs led the surge with $996.38 million in fresh capital, marking their biggest weekly inflow since the week of January 16. Ethereum ETFs followed with $275.83 million, also posting their strongest result of the year so far.
The inflows mark the third consecutive week of positive flows into Bitcoin products and the second straight week for Ethereum funds. As a result, total net assets in Bitcoin ETFs have climbed back above $100 billion, recovering from a steep 35% decline earlier this year when assets fell from a peak of $128 billion in mid-January to $83.4 billion by late February. Ethereum ETF assets had dropped even more sharply, losing up to 46% over the same period.
Altcoins join the rally
The recovery extended beyond the two largest cryptocurrencies. XRP ETFs attracted $55.39 million—nearly matching their mid-January peak. Solana ETFs saw $35.17 million in inflows, ending a three-week streak of outflows, while Chainlink ETFs recorded $5.30 million in new investments.
The broad-based buying reflects renewed confidence among institutional investors after a challenging first quarter marked by significant asset drawdowns and market volatility.
Renewed institutional confidence
The surge in ETF inflows highlights a meaningful recovery in institutional interest following months of outflows and declining assets under management. With Bitcoin ETF assets once again surpassing the $100 billion mark and altcoin funds showing fresh demand, the figures suggest that regulated investment vehicles are once again acting as a key channel for capital entering the crypto market.
Whether this momentum can be sustained will likely depend on broader macroeconomic conditions and the evolving geopolitical landscape, but for now the data points to a clear shift in sentiment since the lows of the first quarter.
In an earlier report, we noted that Bitcoin ETF inflows slow as XRP and Solana funds gain momentum.
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