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CryptoMediumUpdated•Originally published 22 October 2026•Updated 22 October 2026•
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Bitcoin ETFs Draw $1.07B Inflows as Ether ETFs Face Major Outflows

Key Facts

1Bitcoin ETFs attracted $1.07 billion in inflows over three days, led by BlackRock and Fidelity.
2Ethereum ETFs experienced $1 billion in outflows as investor sentiment diverged.

Bitcoin spot ETFs attracted $1.07 billion in net inflows over a three-day period. Benzinga reported that these inflows were led by BlackRock and Fidelity, highlighting strong institutional demand for the primary cryptocurrency. Conversely, Ethereum-based ETFs experienced outflows totaling approximately $1 billion as investor sentiment diverged sharply between the two major digital assets.

BlackRock (BLK) shares closed at $1,149.6 on October 21, 2026, as the firm continues to capture a significant portion of institutional crypto interest. This divergence in fund flows suggests a rotation within the crypto market, with institutional players prioritizing Bitcoin exposure while reducing positions in Ethereum-linked investment products.

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    Update: US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded an additional $528 million in inflows on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Simultaneously, Ethereum funds ended a five-day streak of net outflows, signaling a potential stabilization in investor sentiment for Ether-linked products.