Bitcoin ETF Assets Soar Past $158B as Inflows Break Records
📌 Key Takeaways
- Bitcoin ETFs hit $158.03B in net assets, an all-time high
- Over $2.21B in inflows in just two days (Thu–Fri), led by BlackRock’s IBIT
- IBIT reaches $80B AUM, becoming fastest ETF to hit the milestone
- Ethereum ETFs post record 6-day inflow streak, $1.057B total
- ETH ETF net asset value still below all-time high at $13.5B
- July 15 CPI data may influence crypto market momentum
📊 ETF Inflow Snapshot
| Date | Bitcoin ETF Net Inflows | Ethereum ETF Net Inflows | Notable Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 4 | $1.18B | — | BTC hits new all-time high |
| July 5 | $1.03B | $300M+ (est.) | IBIT drives 95% of BTC ETF inflow |
| Past 6 Days | $2.21B total | $1.057B total | ETH ETFs set new inflow record |
💼 Bitcoin ETFs Shatter Records with $158B in Assets
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs surged to over $158 billion in net asset value (NAV), the highest since their inception in January 2024. This milestone was fueled by massive inflows on Thursday and Friday, totaling $2.21 billion, according to SoSoValue.
Bitcoin itself reached a new all-time high of $118,500 on Friday before dipping slightly over the weekend.
The majority of ETF inflows came from BlackRock’s IBIT, which alone absorbed $953.5 million on Friday, accounting for 95% of all spot BTC ETF flows that day. IBIT is now the fastest ETF in history to reach $80 billion in assets under management.
Vincent Liu, CIO of Kronos Research, commented:
“The shift reflects growing confidence in BTC as a regulated, long-term asset similar to gold.”
Ethereum ETFs: Quiet Surge to Record Inflows
While spot Ethereum ETFs haven’t matched Bitcoin ETFs in asset size, they are posting impressive inflow momentum.
Over the past six trading days, ETH ETFs brought in $1.057 billion, pushing cumulative net inflows to $5.31 billion, a new record.
- 🔹 ETH ETF total assets: $13.5 billion (still below Dec. 2024 high of $14.3B)
- 🔹 BlackRock’s ETHA leads with $6.14B AUM
- 🔹 Combined Grayscale funds (ETHE + ETH): $5.12B AUM
Total ETH-denominated flows also hit a record high last week, despite ETH prices dipping ~1.2% in the last 24 hours.
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Market Outlook: CPI Data in Focus
Analysts warn that macro risks, particularly the upcoming U.S. CPI data on July 15, could influence profit-taking behavior in crypto markets.
If inflation prints hotter than expected, momentum may cool. However, strong institutional demand and ETF inflows continue to paint a bullish medium-term picture.
Final Thoughts
The rapid growth of crypto ETFs, especially IBIT and ETHA, reflects mainstream adoption and regulatory trust in digital assets. As the market watches inflation signals and policy cues, ETF flows are a key indicator of sentiment.
📢 What do you think, is this the start of a multi-year bull cycle, or are we nearing exhaustion? Comment and share your thoughts!
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