After a turbulent few days, US spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded an impressive week, marking a three-week streak of net inflows. From mid-April to early May 2025, the ETF inflows accumulated to nearly $5.8 billion. Notably, during the week of May 5 to 9, 2025, the 12 active spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted a staggering $921 million in new investments, pushing the total inflows since their launch in 2024 to a record $41.16 billion.
BREAKING 🚨 SPOT BITCOIN ETF INFLOWS HAVE REACHED A NEW ATH — That Martini Guy ₿ (@MartiniGuyYT) May 12, 2025
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has maintained its dominance, achieving a 19-day inflow streak adding over $5 billion to its assets, while Fidelity’s FBTC and ARK21Shares’ ARKB have also shown significant inflows. Economic and geopolitical factors like a trade agreement between the US and the UK as well as Bitcoin’s recent rise above $100,000 have fueled investor confidence.
Key Highlights
- Bitcoin ETFs saw $921 million in new investments in May 2025 after record inflows in February.
- Inflows are driven by both retail and institutional investors, with major asset managers boosting their exposure.
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Inflows to Ethereum ETFs are on the rise but not as impressive as Bitcoin, with $1.5 million recently reported. BlackRock seems to be gradually shifting focus towards Ethereum as well. Look out for more developments in the cryptocurrency space as major firms explore staking and tokenization options.
