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CryptoMediumUpdated×6•Originally published 21 August 2026•Updated 22 August 2026•
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Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Draw $2.6B in Strongest Weekly Inflow Since 2025

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Key Facts

1Bitcoin ETFs added $608.3 million on Thursday, pushing weekly inflows above $1.6 billion.
2Ethereum ETFs recorded $220.8 million in their strongest single-day intake since October.

Reflecting a major shift in institutional appetite for digital assets, U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs attracted a combined $2.61 billion in weekly inflows. This marks the strongest weekly performance for these instruments since October 2025, signaling a sustained institutional buying spree that extends beyond isolated daily surges.

According to SoSoValue data, Bitcoin ETFs alone accounted for $1.92 billion of these inflows across five trading sessions, while Ethereum funds bolstered the total weekly figure. This expansion in liquidity aligns with previous data showing BlackRock's 83% dominance in daily flows, confirming that major asset managers are driving the current market structure.

As of the close on August 20, 2026, Bitcoin was trading near $73,025.15, with investors watching if these multi-billion dollar inflows can keep the price above the $70,000 level. Looking ahead, the US Michigan Consumer Sentiment reading of 51, released on August 14, remains a key indicator for whether this institutional momentum can persist amid broader macroeconomic uncertainty.