Bitcoin ETFs attract $471 million to kick off the new year
US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $471 million in inflows on the first trading day of the year, reversing a prior sell-off.Summary
US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds experienced a significant surge in demand on the first trading day of the new year (2026, according to the text), attracting approximately $471 million in fresh capital. This inflow reversed the negative trend from December 31, when the sector saw a $348 million outflow. BlackRock's IBIT led the group with $287 million in inflows, followed by strong performances from ETFs managed by Fidelity and Bitwise. This rebound coincided with a broader crypto market recovery, as Bitcoin climbed above $90,000 and the total crypto market cap rose to $3.1 trillion. Furthermore, spot Ethereum ETFs also bounced back, recording about $174 million in inflows after experiencing outflows the previous day.
(Source：Crypto Briefing)