Bitcoin ETFs Draw $2.65 Billion as October Opens With Inflows

October 02, 2026

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Key Takeaways

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $2.65 billion in September net inflows, their second-largest monthly total since October 2025.
BlackRock’s IBIT drew $195.6 million on October 1, outweighing withdrawals from several competing funds.
An analyst said the inflows suggest institutional demand remains intact.

U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded $2.65 billion in net inflows in September 2026, their second-largest monthly total since October 2025, according to SoSoValue data cited by The Block.

September’s total was down from August’s $3.52 billion, The Block reported. Bitcoin ETFs returned to net inflows on October 1, adding $102.7 million, according to Farside Investors.

Meanwhile, Ether ETFs shed $55.4 million the same day.

BlackRock Leads October 1 ETF Inflows

The positive start followed $148.7 million in net outflows from Bitcoin ETFs on September 30, according to Farside Investors.

October 1 inflows were led by BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) with $195.6 million in net inflows. Grayscale’s Bitcoin Mini Trust (BTC) added $14.6 million, while Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT) received $7 million.

These additions offset withdrawals elsewhere. Fidelity’s FBTC recorded $60.7 million in net outflows, while Grayscale’s GBTC recorded $31.4 million in outflows. Four other funds also posted smaller outflows.

IBIT’s inflows exceeded the category’s net total because several competing funds recorded withdrawals.

Ether ETF Flows Turn Negative in October

U.S. spot Ether ETFs recorded $832.43 million in net inflows in September, down from $1.85 billion in August. September was their second-largest monthly total since August 2025, The Block reported.

On October 1, U.S. spot Ether ETFs recorded $55.4 million in net outflows, diverging from Bitcoin funds.

Dominick John, analyst at Zeus Research, told The Block that the ETF flows suggest institutional demand has not faded.

“With the Q4 bottom seemingly established, continued ETF inflows also signal improving market sentiment and a potentially more bullish setup heading into the final quarter,” said John.

John also identified U.S. economic data, inflation releases, and Federal Reserve commentary as factors to watch as they could shift interest-rate expectations.

He added, “The Oct. 8 jobless claims report will offer another read on the U.S. labor market, while inflation data and Fed commentary could shift rate expectations.”

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