Crypto ETFs attracted $6.8 billion in six weeks, with BlackRock’s IBIT taking $3.4 billion as institutional demand hits a 10-month high. | Credit: CCN.com
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Crypto ETFs attracted $6.8 billion over six consecutive weeks, including $1.3 billion last week.
BlackRock’s IBIT captured $3.4 billion, accounting for roughly half of total crypto ETF inflows during the six-week streak.
The four-week average inflow reached $1.5 billion, its highest since November 2025.
Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have recorded their strongest sustained demand in nearly a year, with investors pouring $6.8 billion into the products over six consecutive weeks.
Crypto ETFs attracted roughly $1.3 billion in net inflows last week, following a much larger $3.3 billion haul the previous week. The streak pushed the four-week average to around $1.5 billion, its highest level since November 2025.
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has dominated the resurgence. The world’s largest spot Bitcoin ETF attracted approximately $3.4 billion during the six-week period, accounting for half of the industry’s total inflows.
The renewed appetite comes as Bitcoin trades near $78,000 after recovering from its 2026 lows, suggesting institutional investors are once again increasing their exposure despite lingering uncertainty around the sustainability of the rally.
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BlackRock’s IBIT Captures Half of Crypto ETF Inflows
The latest figures point to a sharp improvement in institutional crypto demand after a more challenging period for digital asset investment products.
IBIT alone captured $3.4 billion of the $6.8 billion flowing into crypto ETFs during the past six weeks. That means BlackRock’s fund accounted for roughly 50% of all inflows over the period.
More importantly, the six consecutive positive weeks indicate that the rebound has not been driven by a single unusually strong trading session.
BREAKING: Crypto ETFs attracted +$1.3 billion in inflows last week, following +$3.3 billion in the week prior.
This also marks their 6th consecutive weekly inflow.
Over this period, these funds have posted +$6.8 billion in inflows.
The four-week average of $1.5 billion is now at its highest in around 10 months, providing another indication that larger investors are rebuilding crypto exposure.
However, flows have not been uniform across the market. US spot Bitcoin ETFs recently recorded four consecutive daily outflows totaling about $462.7 million, while Ethereum ETFs attracted $216.4 million in a single session last week.
BlackRock’s ETHA accounted for $148.8 million of those Ethereum inflows, raising questions about whether some institutional capital could be rotating from Bitcoin toward ETH.
Bitcoin ETF Demand Faces $80,000 Test
The broader six-week ETF trend remains positive, but Bitcoin’s ability to sustain momentum may depend on whether those inflows continue as BTC approaches the psychologically important $80,000 level.
Bitcoin was trading around $78,000 after finding support in the $75,668-$76,279 region. The cryptocurrency has also moved above its 100-hour moving average near $77,290 and challenged the 200-hour average around $78,151.
A sustained move above that area could put last week’s highs between approximately $79,850 and $80,537 back into focus.
There are nevertheless signs that the market’s supply-demand balance is becoming more complicated.
Bitcoin reserves on Binance have reportedly climbed to their highest level of 2026, increasing the amount of BTC potentially available for sale.
At the same time, leveraged positioning has played a larger role in recent price action, potentially making the market more vulnerable to liquidations if momentum reverses.
Ethereum Rotation Remains Unconfirmed
Ethereum’s recent ETF inflows have raised the possibility of an institutional rotation away from Bitcoin, but price action has yet to provide convincing confirmation.
ETH briefly surged from around $2,403 to $2,666 last week, a gain of roughly 7.8%, before surrendering much of the advance.
Ethereum is now battling around its converged 100- and 200-hour moving averages near $2,494-$2,497. A break above the $2,531-$2,567 resistance zone could strengthen the case for renewed upside.
Ethereum’s hourly chart shows some divergence from Bitcoin. | Credit: Investinglive
For now, however, Bitcoin remains the dominant institutional crypto asset.
The bigger picture is increasingly clear: after months of weaker appetite, ETF demand has accelerated significantly.
With $6.8 billion entering crypto funds in six weeks and the four-week inflow average reaching a 10-month high, institutional capital is once again becoming a major force in the market.
Whether that demand can persist as Bitcoin challenges $80,000 may determine whether the latest recovery develops into a broader rally or stalls near resistance.
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Giuseppe Ciccomascolo began his career as an investigative journalist in Italy, where he contributed to both local and national newspapers, focusing on various financial sectors.
Upon relocating to London, he worked as an analyst for Fitch's CapitalStructure and later as a Senior Reporter for Alliance News. In 2017, Giuseppe transitioned to covering cryptocurrency-related news, producing documentaries and articles on Bitcoin and other emerging digital currencies. He also played a pivotal role in establishing the academy for a cryptocurrency exchange website. Crypto remained his primary area of interest throughout his tenure as a writer for ThirdFloor.
