US spot Bitcoin ETFs attract $233 million to cap four weeks of gains
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $233.1 million in net inflows on Thursday, marking their strongest daily total in over three weeks. BlackRock's IBIT fund led the surge with $183.4 million, pushing weekly net inflows into positive territory at $203.84 million. The positive momentum puts the funds on track for a fourth consecutive week of gains and snaps a two-month streak of outflows as Bitcoin holds near $64,338.
Key takeaways
- 1US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $233.1 million in daily net inflows led by BlackRock's IBIT fund.
- 2Weekly ETF inflows turned positive at $203.84 million while July total net inflows reached $437.8 million.
- 3Spot Ether ETFs posted $13.3 million in net inflows on Thursday as Ether traded near $1,905.
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Why it matters
Institutional demand through spot ETFs remains a primary driver for crypto liquidity and price stability. Consistent weekly inflows signal sustained institutional appetite, reducing downside market risks for retail traders.
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