Crypto ETFs Witness Over $800 Million Inflows Amid Bullish Market

Institutional Inflows Surpass $800 Million

Institutional interest in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP ETFs has surged, with over $800 million in net inflows recorded on January 5. According to SoSoValue data, Bitcoin ETFs alone attracted $697.25 million, driven by major funds like BlackRock and Fidelity. This marks the largest inflow since the October 10 crypto downturn, contributing to Bitcoin's rise above $94,000 and setting new 2026 highs.

Ethereum ETFs Gain Momentum

Ethereum ETFs saw daily net inflows of $168.13 million, building on the $174.43 million recorded on January 2. The rising demand for ETH staking, evidenced by a significantly larger staking entry queue, may contribute to a supply shock, influencing Ethereum's price positively.

XRP ETFs Record Notable Inflows

XRP ETFs also experienced significant inflows of $46.10 million on January 5, marking the highest in a month. Since their launch in November, these funds have consistently attracted net inflows, boosting XRP's performance to a YTD gain of over 20%, outperforming most top-10 cryptocurrencies.

Outlook for 2026

Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas highlighted the robust start of Bitcoin ETFs in 2026, with over $1.2 billion gathered in just two days. He anticipates inflows could reach $150 billion this year, depending on Bitcoin's price trajectory. Should BTC rise to $130,000-$140,000, inflows might reach $70 billion, while lower price performance could see $20-$70 billion.

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