The net inflow of capital into spot Bitcoin ETFs since the beginning of 2026 has reached nearly $2 billion. For the first time in many months, all key time periods are showing positive dynamics, indicating a recovery of investor confidence in this instrument despite market volatility.
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Positive Dynamics in the Bitcoin ETF Market
According to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas, there is a positive inflow of funds into Bitcoin ETFs in 2026, and the market has finally emerged from a phase of net outflows. Similar trends are confirmed by Ben Slavin, head of the global ETF division at BNY Asset Servicing. On April 23, 2026, the total daily inflow into 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs exceeded $223 million, while the monthly figure reached $2.43 billion.
The total net inflow of investments since the beginning of the year and over the last three months amounts to about $2 billion, which has helped offset the outflows recorded at the start of the year. The largest fund managed by BlackRock (IBIT) attracted $167.5 million in one day and $2.14 billion in one month.
Investor Resilience Despite Volatility
Investors are maintaining their positions even amid falling prices, geopolitical tensions, and inflation concerns. Unlike other risky assets, there is no mass capital exit observed here. This behavior indicates a shift in approach to spot Bitcoin ETFs, which are increasingly being used for long-term strategies rather than short-term speculation. As Ben Slavin notes, this is “more of a structural play,” where ETFs become a tool for buying and holding assets.
At the same time, the investment product Grayscale (GBTC) remains in the red, as its spot ETF has lost about $960 million in invested funds since the beginning of the year.
“We have not observed a mass exit of retail or other investors from the ETFs, as might have happened with a sharp market downturn,” he noted.
As of today, the total assets under management of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. amount to about $125 billion, still below the peak of $162 billion recorded in October 2025, when the price of Bitcoin exceeded $120,000.
It was previously reported that the average lifespan of ETFs has decreased to less than two years, indicating rapid changes in the investment fund market.