Ethereum and Bitcoin ETFs Experience Significant Inflows in January 2026
In January 2026, Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC) spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) continued to see robust inflow momentum, marking a strong start to the year, as per data from SoSoValue and Farside. On January 15, 2026, ETH ETFs outperformed BTC ETFs, recording impressive inflows of $164.37 million compared to Bitcoin’s $100.18 million.
Ethereum ETFs in the Spotlight
Ethereum ETFs have had a stellar performance this month with a cumulative $580.26 million in inflows as of January 15. Leading the charge was BlackRock’s ETHA, which posted a significant inflow of $149.16 million on January 15, followed by Grayscale’s $15.21 million. Cumulatively, ETH ETFs now have total net assets of $20.46 billion, representing 5.15% of Ethereum’s market capitalization.
The incredible performance peaked on January 14, when ETH ETFs recorded their strongest single-day inflow of $175 million. From January 12 to January 15 alone, Ethereum ETFs attracted a total of $474.40 million.
Bitcoin ETFs: Dominating the Weekly Numbers
While ETH ETFs led in daily inflows on January 15, Bitcoin ETFs came out on top for the week. Between January 12 and January 15, BTC ETFs brought in a stunning $1.81 billion, compared to $474.40 million for ETH. BlackRock’s IBIT was the dominant contributor to these numbers, adding $315.79 million to its portfolio, followed by Grayscale with $6.74 million. Notably, Fidelity saw an outflow of $188.89 million during this period.
The strongest momentum for BTC ETFs occurred on January 14, with an inflow of $843.62 million. Overall, the total net assets of BTC ETFs have reached $125.18 billion, which accounts for 6.58% of Bitcoin’s circulating market capitalization. This surge coincides with Bitcoin prices hovering around $95,500 according to CoinGecko.
Institutional Strategies: Bitcoin for Scale, Ethereum for Growth
The growing inflows highlight the dual strategy often employed by institutional investors: utilizing Bitcoin for scale and Ethereum for its growth potential. With Ethereum ETFs focusing on incremental yield and Bitcoin ETFs dominating larger-scale assets, investors are positioning themselves to maximize both performance and stability.
BlackRock Leads the ETF Market
BlackRock continues to dominate the ETF landscape for both Bitcoin and Ethereum, focusing on attracting institutional investors with cutting-edge products. For those interested in joining this trend, explore BlackRock’s cryptocurrency ETFs, which offer robust exposure to the growing digital asset market.
The Path Forward
As institutional adoption of cryptocurrency ETFs gains momentum, both Bitcoin and Ethereum are proving their worth as investment vehicles. Ethereum ETFs, in particular, have demonstrated resilience and growth, suggesting a promising future for diversified exposure to decentralized assets.
