Bitcoin ETFs Surge with $697 Million in Inflows on Second Day of 2026
In just two days, Bitcoin ETFs have gathered considerable investments, signaling a strong start to the year for the digital asset market.
Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have seen remarkable inflows in 2026, attributed to a resurgence in investor enthusiasm following the start of a new year—a phenomenon referred to as the “clean-slate effect.”
On January 4, 2026, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $697 million in inflows, contributing to a total of over $1.1 billion in net positive inflows within the first two days of trading, as reported by Farside Investors.
This resurgence is seen as a positive indicator for Bitcoin (BTC) investors, especially after two months marked by net outflows totaling $3.48 billion in November and another $1.09 billion in December, based on Sosovalue’s data.
Analysts highlight that inflows to Bitcoin ETFs were pivotal in driving the cryptocurrency’s momentum throughout 2025. Recently, Geoff Kendrick from Standard Chartered remarked, “Inflows to spot Bitcoin ETFs were the primary driver of Bitcoin’s momentum in 2025.”
Bitcoin ETF Flows, in USD Millions. Source: Farside Investors
Spot Ether (ETH) ETFs also demonstrated strong interest, drawing $168 million on the previous day, marking their second consecutive day of inflows. Spot Solana (SOL) ETFs received $16.8 million, reflecting 20 consecutive days of investments, according to Farside Investors.
Lacie Zhang of Bitget Wallet noted that the increased demand for crypto ETFs indicates a rebalancing phase caused by geopolitical risks coupled with liquidity positioning, suggesting a constructive outlook despite market uncertainties. She stated, “In this setup, Bitcoin has room to push toward $105,000, while Ethereum could test $3,600.”
An analysis from Matrixport indicated that the reset of cryptocurrency markets, which included unwinding $30 billion in Bitcoin and Ether futures leverage since the October crash, has set the stage for potential upward momentum in 2026.
Nevertheless, traders identified as “smart money” on Nansen are currently taking short positions on Bitcoin, amounting to $108 million, with added positions observed in the past 24 hours. However, they reflect bullish sentiments on Ether and XRP prices, showcasing their varied expectations across the crypto market.
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