Bitcoin ETFs Attract $1.1 Billion in Record Flows During First Weekend of 2026

Bitcoin ETFs Generate $697 Million in Second Trading Day of 2026

Bitcoin ETFs have generated flows of $1.1 billion in the first two days of trading in 2026, with analysts pointing to a "clean slate effect" of the new year as the primary driver for demand for digital assets. Industry sources reported that U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $697 million on the second trading day of 2026, contributing to a total of $1.1 billion in net positive flows.

This surge in flows is a welcome sign for Bitcoin holders after two consecutive months of negative flows. Analysis indicated that November saw outflows of $3.48 billion and $1.09 billion in December.

Flows into spot Bitcoin ETFs were key drivers of Bitcoin's momentum in 2025. In terms of other crypto funds, spot Ether ETFs attracted $168 million, marking a second consecutive day of positive flows. The increased demand for crypto ETFs reflects a "rebalancing phase" attributed to geopolitical risks and liquidity positioning.

A report from Matrixport highlights the "clean slate effect" of the new year, allowing cryptocurrency markets to reset, with $30 billion in leverage on Bitcoin and Ether futures uncovered after the $19 billion crash in October. While "smart money" traders continued to bet on a decrease in Bitcoin prices, they maintained a net long position on Ether and XRP prices, indicating positive expectations for these currencies.