Bitcoin ETFs log record 2026 inflows as BTC climbs above $97K

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded strong inflows for a third straight day, reversing losses seen earlier in January.

Data from SoSoValue showed spot Bitcoin ETF inflows reached $843.6 million on Wednesday, the largest single-day total of 2026 so far.

Over the three-day stretch, spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted more than $1.7 billion, offsetting roughly $1.4 billion in outflows earlier this month.

The renewed demand came as Bitcoin rose to two-month highs above $97,000, lifting overall market sentiment.

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index turned bullish for the first time since October as prices rallied.

BlackRock led daily inflows, with its iShares Bitcoin ETF drawing more than $648 million in a single session.

Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund added $125.4 million, while ARK Invest’s ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF saw close to $30 million in inflows.

Bitwise’s Bitcoin ETF also posted gains, recording $10.6 million in fresh inflows.

Total spot Bitcoin ETF inflows reached $1.5 billion across nine trading days in January, signalling a clear trend reversal.

Tuesday’s $754 million inflow marked the strongest daily performance since early October, according to SoSoValue data.

Bitcoin briefly touched $97,957 before easing slightly, trading just below $97,000 at the time of reporting.

Analysts say sustained ETF demand is reinforcing bullish sentiment across the broader crypto market.

At the time of reporting, Bitcoin price was $96,758.28.