Bitcoin ETFs See $1 Billion Inflows as Average Holder Returns to Profit
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a significant inflow of nearly $1 billion on Monday, marking the largest single-day influx since October last year and reversing from one of their weakest weekly net flows just days earlier. BlackRock's IBIT led with $381 million in inflows, followed by Ark & 21Shares' ARKB at $289 million and Fidelity’s FBTC at $239 million. Bitcoin rose above an estimated ETF cost basis of $81,722 per coin—$4,000 below its price on Monday—which means the average holder in U.S. spot funds is now back to profit for the first time since January 2026. Analysts noted that this development could signal clearer institutional demand and whether recent buying was driven by long-term positioning or a short-lived rally. Despite strong inflows, trading volumes of around $4.5 billion were slightly lower than previous days, suggesting much of Monday’s activity may reflect Friday's buying rather than new momentum. Cumulative net flows since launch now total $56.16 billion across ETFs holding 6.3% of Bitcoin’s market cap. Market observers attribute the recent recovery to renewed institutional interest and evolving U.S. regulatory developments, with sentiment seemingly less affected by Fed rate hikes or stalled legislative efforts like the Clarity Act.
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Topics: Bitcoin ETFs Investor Behavior Market Trends