Key Takeaways
- Bitcoin ETFs added $131.31M as Blackrock IBIT drew $144.10M in fresh inflows.
- Ether ETFs lost $5.65M for a 4th day, with Blackrock ETHA leading withdrawals.
- XRP gained $18.25M, and Solana gained $6.51M as altcoin ETF demand remained resilient.
XRP ETFs Attract $18M as Regulatory Optimism Fuels Investor Demand
A calmer tone returned to crypto ETF markets, though the recovery was uneven. Bitcoin funds regained momentum as large institutional buyers stepped back in, helping stabilize sentiment after a sharp selloff earlier in the week.
Spot bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of $131.31 million, supported by broad market participation. Six funds ended the day in positive territory, outweighing losses from four others.
Blackrockโs IBIT once again dominated flows, attracting $144.10 million in fresh capital and reinforcing its position as the marketโs primary institutional vehicle. Bitwiseโs BITB and Grayscaleโs Bitcoin Mini Trust followed with inflows of $17.70 million and $12.60 million, respectively.
Additional gains came from Vaneckโs HODL, Morgan Stanleyโs MSBT, and Fidelityโs FBTC, all of which posted smaller but meaningful additions.
The inflows were partially offset by continued selling in several funds. Grayscaleโs GBTC led the outflows with a $31.64 million exit, while Franklinโs EZBC, Ark & 21Sharesโ ARKB, and Invescoโs BTCO also ended the session lower.
Trading activity surged as investor participation picked up. Total value traded across bitcoin ETFs reached $2.76 billion, while total net assets climbed to $107.75 billion.
Ether ETFs continued to struggle, though the pace of withdrawals slowed considerably. The category posted net outflows of $5.65 million, extending its losing streak to four straight sessions.
Blackrockโs ETHA remained the largest drag with a $13.21 million exit, while Blackrockโs ETHB lost another $3.55 million. There were signs of selective buying beneath the surface. Fidelityโs Ether product attracted $6.88 million, while Vaneckโs ETHV and Franklinโs EZET added smaller inflows.
Even so, the gains were not enough to fully reverse the broader weakness. Trading volume across ether ETFs reached $600.91 million, with net assets ending at $13.45 billion.
XRP ETFs resumed their upward momentum with $18.25 million in net inflows. Bitwiseโs XRP fund led the category with $7.01 million, followed closely by Franklinโs XRPZ at $6.64 million and Canaryโs XRPC at $4.87 million.
The steady demand suggests investor appetite for XRP-linked products remains intact, particularly as regulatory optimism continues to build around the asset. Trading activity totaled $46.78 million, with net assets rising to $1.25 billion.
Solana ETFs also extended their positive streak, recording $6.51 million in inflows. Bitwiseโs BSOL accounted for the majority of the gains with $3.77 million, while Fidelityโs FSOL added $2.73 million. Total value traded reached $46.94 million, with net assets closing at $1.05 billion.
The broader flow picture points to a market becoming increasingly selective. Bitcoin remains the centerpiece of institutional allocation, ether continues to face hesitation, and capital is steadily rotating toward alternative assets tied to growth and evolving regulatory narratives.