US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) reversed a previous outflow and registered net inflows of $102.7 million on the first trading day of October. This movement came after their strongest quarterly performance in 2026, according to the latest figures provided by SoSoValue.
Bitcoin ETFs see renewed inflows
On Thursday, US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $102.7 million in net inflows, rebounding from a $148.7 million outflow recorded just the day before. Total net assets for these funds climbed to $109.3 billion, reflecting growing investor confidence. So far, cumulative net inflows for Bitcoin ETFs have reached $57.6 billion.
The positive inflow in October follows a solid third quarter, in which spot Bitcoin ETFs brought in $6.34 billion in net inflows, including $2.65 billion in September alone. Over the same quarter, Bitcoin’s price surged 42.71%.
Combined net assets for US spot Bitcoin ETFs reached $109.3 billion on Thursday, with $57.6 billion in overall net inflows since launch.
At the time of report, Bitcoin was trading near $85,900, marking a 2.1% increase over the previous 24 hours, as tracked by CoinGecko.
Market sentiment and ETF comparison
Alternative.me’s Crypto Fear & Greed Index, a popular market sentiment indicator, dropped from 74 to 72 but remained in the “Greed” range, suggesting the market sentiment continues to lean toward optimism, albeit with a minor pullback in confidence.
While Bitcoin ETFs enjoyed new inflows, spot Ether ETFs in the US saw net outflows totaling $55.4 million Thursday. This marked the third consecutive trading day of losses for Ether funds, which have now seen outflows of $118 million over the three-day period.
Mini dictionary: SoSoValue, a crypto analytics platform, aggregates and tracks investment flows, fund performances, and market data for digital asset-related products such as ETFs.
| ETF Type | Net Inflows/Outflows (Thursday) | 3-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | + $102.7 million | Inflow (reversal from previous outflow) |
| Ether | – $55.4 million | 3 days, – $118 million total outflow |
| Solana | – $6 million | 2 consecutive outflow sessions |
| XRP | + $4 million | Net inflow |
Solana ETFs saw roughly $6 million in net outflows, extending their streak to two sessions of losses. In contrast, XRP ETFs attracted $4 million in net inflows, marking a divergence in investor sentiment among major crypto funds.
Price performance and asset flows
The asset flows reflect shifting investor appetite among the largest cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin’s quarterly price rally, along with strong ETF inflows, signals persistent demand for the digital asset. Meanwhile, Ether and Solana have faced recent headwinds, as indicated by sustained outflows from their ETF products.
Bitcoin outperformed Ether and Solana in both price gains and ETF inflows, while XRP funds bucked the outflow trend with modest net inflows.
These developments came as traditional US bond yields retreated from fresh 24-year highs, a move that has been closely watched by crypto traders for its potential impact on digital asset markets.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs are among the most widely traded crypto investment products. These funds allow investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin’s price movements without directly holding the asset, providing an accessible option for traditional investment portfolios.
