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Institutional investors channelled $645.8 million into US-listed Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs on January 2, marking the strongest combined inflow in over a month.
Bitcoin ETFs attracted $471.3 million in a single day, their largest inflow in 35 days and the highest since mid-November.
Ethereum ETFs recorded $174.5 million in inflows, representing their strongest daily performance since early December.
The surge came despite a cautious market backdrop, with crypto prices weakening over the past 30 days.
Data from Farside shows the inflows contrasted sharply with subdued sentiment among retail investors.
Total inflows highlight ETFs as a preferred gateway for institutional capital despite broader market uncertainty.
Bitcoin prices have fallen 1.56% over the past month, while Ethereum has declined by 1.39%.
Market sentiment remains fragile, with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index recently sitting in extreme fear territory.
Bitcoin ETFs are back. Many institutional investors sold their BTC in Q4 2025 for tax reasons. Now, they are reloading. This is just the beginning.
Wal said.
Analysts suggest tax-loss harvesting and fresh year rebalancing may be driving renewed institutional demand.
The inflows signal renewed confidence in crypto ETFs even as investors remain cautious about near-term volatility.
At the time of reporting, Bitcoin price was $92,411.56.