US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their momentum with a third consecutive week of net inflows, attracting $241.1 million last week according to SoSoValue data. This latest injection brings the cumulative net inflows for these products to $57.8 billion, with year-to-date figures standing at approximately $1.2 billion. The positive trend follows previous weekly additions of $2.4 billion and $6.2 million.
In contrast, Ether ETFs reversed course, recording $138 million in weekly net outflows after securing $690 million in inflows the prior week. Despite this recent dip, Ether ETFs maintain year-to-date net inflows of about $1.5 billion. Market prices reflected mixed sentiment: Bitcoin traded near $86,200, up 3.7% over seven days, while Ether hovered around $2,727, gaining 3%. Among other altcoin products, Zcash ETFs posted their first-ever weekly outflow of roughly $94 million, whereas Solana and XRP ETFs continued their inflow streaks with $2.4 million and $4.7 million respectively. Crypto market sentiment softened slightly, with the Alternative.me Fear & Greed Index dropping from 74 to 70.
The divergence between Bitcoin and Ether ETF flows highlights a bifurcation in institutional capital allocation within the crypto asset class. While Bitcoin continues to attract steady, albeit decelerating, inflows that reinforce its status as the primary institutional entry point, Ether’s shift to net outflows suggests profit-taking or rotation away from smart-contract platforms despite price appreciation. The substantial cumulative inflow figure for Bitcoin underscores the durability of demand for regulated exposure to the leading digital asset, even as weekly volumes fluctuate.
Market structure implications are evident in the performance of smaller altcoin ETFs, particularly the record outflow from Zcash funds. This volatility in niche products contrasts with the relative stability of major assets, indicating that investor confidence remains concentrated in established networks rather than speculative alternatives. The slight decline in the Fear & Greed index further signals a cooling of retail enthusiasm, suggesting that future flow patterns may depend more on macroeconomic conditions and regulatory clarity than on pure sentiment-driven buying.
