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Bitcoin ETFs attract $1.2 billion in inflows to kick off 2026

source-logo  cryptobriefing.com 06 January 2026 18:29, UTC
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Key Takeaways

  • Bitcoin ETFs see a huge influx of investments, with $1.2 billion flowing in within the first two days of 2026.
  • The potential annualized investment rate could hit $150 billion if the current pace of inflows continues.

Roughly $1.2 billion flowed into spot Bitcoin ETFs over the first two trading days of 2026, as investor demand spread across several funds. According to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, that rate would translate into about $150 billion in inflows over a full year if sustained.

“If they can take in $22b when it’s raining, imagine when the sun is shining,” the expert wrote via his official X account.

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The early 2026 surge marked a reversal from late 2025, when spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced consistent outflows.

Yesterday, BlackRock’s IBIT fund netted about $372 million, while Fidelity’s FBTC also saw heavy buying, attracting $191 million. These strong inflows helped lift total US spot Bitcoin ETF net flows to roughly $697 million for the day, the highest level in nearly three months.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs hold actual Bitcoin and trade on traditional stock exchanges, offering regulated exposure to the asset for investors who may not want to custody crypto directly.

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