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- Bitcoin ETFs attracted $197.4 million and ended an eight-week withdrawal streak, although the inflow recovered only a small portion of previous losses.
- BlackRock’s IBIT recorded weekly inflows of $291.9 million, while Grayscale, Fidelity and ARK funds saw combined investor withdrawals.
- This category lost about $8.26 billion over the previous eight weeks, leaving analysts cautious about declaring a lasting recovery in institutional demand.
- Weak trading volumes and the July 14 US inflation report could determine whether recent ETF inflows develop into a broader shift in allocation.
US-listed Bitcoin ETFs attracted $197.4 million in weekly net inflows, ending eight straight weeks of withdrawals. The reversal occurred as Bitcoin recovered from recent lows, however the recent total remains small compared to previous losses.
Investors removed about $8.26 billion in funds after May 11. BlackRock’s IBIT subsidiary provided most of the new capital, while several competing products recorded redemptions.
This shift provides the first positive weekly signal since early May. However, subdued trading activity and irregular daily flows make it difficult to judge institutional demand. Tuesday US inflation report It may decide whether the improvement is gaining momentum or fading quickly.
Bitcoin ETFs Gain $197 Million as BlackRock Leads Weekly Inflows
Persian investors Data It shows that Bitcoin ETFs opened the week with net inflows of $265.7 million. Then demand slowed to $21.5 million on Tuesday.
Combined withdrawals reached about $180.2 million on Wednesday and Thursday. Friday inflows of $90.4 million kept the weekly result positive.
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust recorded weekly inflows of $291.9 million. This amount exceeded the final net profit of the category.
Grayscale’s GBTC lost approximately $108.2 million, while Fidelity’s FBTC lost approximately $93.4 million. ARK 21Shares’ ARKB also recorded a weekly outflow of nearly $15.3 million.
The focus shows that demand has not improved in every product. Instead, investors preferred select funds with reduced exposure elsewhere.
Bitcoin ETFs have recovered only about 2.4% of the $8.26 billion withdrawn over the past eight weeks.
This gap limits calls for broad institutional return. One positive week could represent an early turnaround, but sustained allocations would provide stronger evidence. Daily data also showed that buyers pulled back after Monday’s strong open.
Ether funds showed a similar pattern. Ethereum ETFs in the US It attracted $84.4 million and ended its eight-week draw streak.
These products lost about $1.2 billion during the previous period. The two categories recorded a combined weekly stream of $281.8 million.
Low trading volumes keep institutional recovery in doubt
Trading activity remained weak despite the return of capital. weekly Bitcoin ETF Trading volume reached about $84.1 billion, the lowest regular five-day total since October 2025.
Trading volume for Ethereum ETFs fell to $20.5 billion, its weakest reading since May 2025. The low volume suggests that many investors still prefer to wait for a firmer market direction. Bitcoin ETFs also remain down nearly $5.34 billion through 2026.
Ether funds show around $1.35 billion in annual net outflows. Bitcoin Recent price recovery It has not yet generated consistent demand for ETFs. Funds registered significant mid-week recoveries despite ending the week in positive territory.
This dichotomy supports the view that portfolio managers remain selective rather than full risk takers. Bitcoin ETFs may need several positive weeks before the trend indicates renewed institutional allocation.
Seasonal conditions may add stress. August and September often bring weaker trading conditions, while Bitcoin’s recent gains tend to fade later in the month.
The next major test arrives with the US June CPI on Tuesday, July 14. The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the report at 8:30 a.m. ET.
A softer reading could support risk assets and expand ETF flows. A hotter number could revive concerns about interest rates and encourage another round of recoveries.
