U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs have moved from a $5.8 billion net outflow earlier this year to roughly $800 million in net inflows for 2026, marking a sharp reversal in investor demand.
The funds have attracted billions of dollars in recent weeks, according to SoSoValue. The renewed buying has erased the deficit that had accumulated through the middle of the year.
The ETFs hit their 2026 low on July 13, when combined net outflows reached $5.8 billion, according to CoinDesk’s analysis of the data.
The turnaround has occurred alongside bitcoin’s recovery to about $85,000 from below $58,000 in early June. The simultaneous increase in ETF demand and bitcoin’s price has prompted some analysts to view the move as evidence of a renewed bullish cycle.
Approximately $4 billion of the inflows have arrived since U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced increased bond purchases in August. The measure was introduced as part of liquidity management while Treasury yields were climbing to multi-year highs.
Despite the reversal, 2026 ETF inflows remain far below the totals recorded in previous years. The current $800 million compares with $35.2 billion of net inflows in 2024 and $21.4 billion in 2025.
Bitcoin ETFs Extend Six-Day Inflow Run
Spot bitcoin ETFs have recorded net inflows for six consecutive days, even though bitcoin has struggled to extend its rally above $85,000 since Tuesday.
The funds collected $2.84 billion during the six-day period. While the amount represents substantial demand, it remains below the two other six-day inflow streaks recorded since the ETFs began trading.
Between Feb. 22 and Feb. 29, 2024, the funds received $2.35 billion.
The other six-day streak occurred from Nov. 6 through Nov. 13, 2024, when the ETFs attracted $4.73 billion, nearly twice the amount recorded during the latest run.
