Demand for U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs strengthened Monday as bitcoin advanced to its highest level since January, bringing nearly $1 billion into the funds in a single session.
Bitcoin was trading at $85,990.84 as investors increased exposure through spot ETFs, with the pace of buying approaching levels seen when BTC was near its record highs.
SoSoValue data showed total net inflows of $998.95 million on Monday. It was the strongest daily inflow since Oct. 6, 2025, when bitcoin climbed to a record of about $126,200.
The latest figure ranks ninth among the largest daily inflows recorded since U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs launched on Jan. 11, 2024. BlackRock’s IBIT led the day’s activity with $381.37 million, followed by Ark’s ARKB at $289.12 million and Fidelity’s FBTC with $238.84 million.
Monday’s inflows also extended the sector’s winning streak to three sessions, the first time ETFs have recorded three straight days of net gains in two weeks. The renewed demand follows a period of pressure for bitcoin after the Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act and the Federal Reserve delivered an interest-rate increase.
With Monday’s gains, September’s cumulative ETF inflows reached $1.31 billion. That follows $3.52 billion in net inflows during August and highlights continued institutional participation despite broader concerns surrounding the global macroeconomic environment, particularly government debt levels across developed economies.
Bitcoin has climbed 44% during the quarter, reaching around $85,000 and outperforming other major assets, including gold.
Even with the recent rebound in demand, the broader ETF picture remains negative for the year. Spot bitcoin ETFs are still $450 million lower on a year-to-date basis.
