October 5th 2026, 2:10 PM
Bitcoin ETFs Maintain Momentum Despite Waning Institutional Interest
Key Summary
Bitcoin ETFs added $241 million in the week through October 2, extending their winning streak to three weeks despite a 90% slowdown in inflows. Blackrock led for bitcoin ETFs, while ether and zcash demand weakened. The key test is whether October flows stay positive as NEAR debuts with $58.35 million in first-week inflows.
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Bitcoin ETFs Add $241M as 3-Week Streak Holds Despite 90% Slowdown
U.S. bitcoin ETFs attracted $241.08 million in the week through Oct. 2, extending their winning streak to three weeks even as inflows slowed sharply from the previous period. Blackrock Adds $450M as Bitcoin ETF Demand Splits The flood of institutional money into bitcoin slowed last week, but it never disappeared. After attracting $2.39 billion in the previous week, bitcoin ETFs in the US attracted $241.08 million in the week through Oct. 2.Regulatory Environment Impact
The slowing inflows are attributed to the regulatory environment, with the SEC continuing to scrutinize the industry.Key Players and Performance
Blackrock, a leading asset manager, added $450 million to its bitcoin ETF holdings, contributing to the overall slowdown.Market Outlook
Despite the slowdown, bitcoin ETFs have demonstrated resilience, maintaining a steady influx of institutional money into the market.#Bitcoin#US#Crypto#ETF