Crypto ETF Inflows Hit Record Highs
Last week (January 12 – January 15, 2026), the cryptocurrency market witnessed significant activity as Spot Crypto ETFs experienced substantial inflows, showcasing strong investor interest despite ongoing market volatility. The trend highlights growing institutional involvement and a constructive outlook for the crypto market.
Bitcoin ETFs Take Center Stage
Bitcoin ETFs led the charge, pulling in a record $1.42 billion in inflows, marking one of the largest weekly inflows in recent months. Among the key players, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) stood out by attracting $1.035 billion, further cementing the company’s influence in the crypto ETF space. Conversely, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) saw outflows of $1.68 million during the same period. As of now, the total net asset value of Bitcoin ETFs sits at $124.56 billion, accounting for approximately 6.53% of Bitcoin’s market capitalization.
Ethereum ETF Growth Keeps Up
Ethereum ETFs followed closely behind, witnessing inflows of $479.04 million. BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) led the pack, garnering $219 million, with Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust contributing $123 million. The total Ethereum ETF assets have now reached $20.42 billion, approximately 5.14% of Ethereum’s market cap, reinforcing the growing demand for Ethereum investment products.
XRP and Solana ETFs Show Promise
Ripple’s XRP ETFs also posted solid performance, bringing in $56.8 million in new inflows. Grayscale’s GXRP led with $23.75 million, followed by Bitwise’s XRPZ with $18.39 million. The total net assets for XRP ETFs now stand at $1.52 billion, representing about 1.20% of XRP’s market cap.
Meanwhile, Solana ETFs ended the week with net inflows of $46.88 million. Bitwise’s BSOL saw the largest inflows at $32.23 million, followed by Fidelity’s Solana ETF with $10.97 million. Only 21Shares’ TSOL experienced a slight outflow of $725,800. Overall, Solana ETF assets reached $1.21 billion, making up 1.48% of Solana’s market cap and highlighting investor interest in Solana’s fast-growing blockchain ecosystem.
Investor Confidence Remains High
The steady inflows across major cryptocurrency ETFs indicate sustained interest from institutional investors. Despite some minor outflows, Bitcoin and Solana stood out for their ability to attract significant investments, maintaining the market’s optimistic momentum. The upward trend highlights growing institutional participation and confidence in cryptocurrency ETFs even amid volatility.
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