U.S. Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Mark First Sustained Inflow Streak of 2026
After a volatile start to the year marked by significant outflows, U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have achieved their first five-day consecutive inflow streak of 2026. According to data from analytics firm SoSoValue, the funds attracted a combined total of approximately $767.32 million over the past week.
The positive momentum was consistent, with net inflows of $180.33 million recorded on Friday alone. This followed the strongest day of the streak on Tuesday, which saw $250.92 million enter the products. This five-day run is notably larger than the last comparable streak, which occurred from November 25 to December 2, 2025, and brought in $284.61 million.
As of the latest data, the total net assets held across the 12 Bitcoin ETFs stand at $91.83 billion. Their cumulative net inflows since launch have now reached $56.14 billion, with approximately $4.93 billion in total trading value recorded on the most recent trading day.
Spot Ether ETFs Follow Suit with Four-Day Inflow Run
U.S. spot Ether (ETH) ETFs also demonstrated sustained investor interest, extending a four-day inflow streak. The funds welcomed $26.69 million in net inflows on Friday. This sequence began on Tuesday ($12.59 million), gained steam on Wednesday ($57.01 million), and peaked on Thursday with a robust $115.85 million.
This four-day period has injected roughly $212.14 million into the Ether ETFs, effectively reversing the outflows observed earlier in March. To date, cumulative net inflows into the nine Ether ETFs total $11.79 billion. Their collective net assets have grown to $12.26 billion, with about $1.30 billion traded on the day.
Market Context: Geopolitical Jitters and Range-Bound Trading
The renewed inflows for both Bitcoin and Ether ETFs occur against a backdrop of cautious global risk sentiment. Analysts at Bitunix note that escalating conflict near the Strait of Hormuz and elevated oil prices are amplifying macroeconomic uncertainty. This environment is dampening expectations for aggressive interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve, leading investors to adopt a more short-term, liquidity-focused stance.
In this climate, Bitcoin’s price action has remained confined to a range. Bitunix’s derivatives analysis highlights a key cluster of short-liquidations near $71,300, which serves as immediate resistance, with a larger concentration between $72,000 and $73,500. On the support side, liquidity is clustered around $69,000, with deeper long liquidation levels near $68,800. This suggests Bitcoin may continue consolidating until a significant macroeconomic catalyst triggers a decisive move.
This article is based on data from SoSoValue and market analysis from Bitunix. Cointelegraph maintains strict editorial standards to ensure accuracy and impartiality. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research.
