Bitcoin ETFs Rollercoaster, TradFi ETFs 2026 “Abnormally High” $46B
Cointelegraph
Bitcoin ETFs experienced volatility while traditional ETFs attracted an unusually high $46 billion in early 2026 inflows.Summary
US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs showed volatility in early 2026, pulling in $753 million on Tuesday following a four-day losing streak, resulting in fluctuating net inflows year-to-date. This contrasts sharply with traditional ETFs, which attracted an "abnormally high" $46 billion in the first six days of 2026, suggesting investors prefer lower-risk traditional assets over crypto. Despite declining public ETF demand for Bitcoin over the past six months, corporate digital asset treasuries are compensating by accumulating Bitcoin steadily, outpacing new supply. Meanwhile, sophisticated traders tracked as "smart money" remain net short on Bitcoin.
(Source：Cointelegraph)