Bitcoin ETFs draw $608M as Ether ETFs see largest inflow since October

cointelegraphPublished on 2026-08-21Last updated on 2026-08-21

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US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $608.3 million in net inflows on Thursday, bringing weekly inflows above $1.6 billion. This marked the fourth consecutive day of positive inflows for Bitcoin funds. August net inflows have already reached $2.07 billion, surpassing the previous 2026 monthly high set in April. Cumulative net inflows stand at $53.4 billion. Concurrently, spot Ether ETFs saw $220.8 million in inflows, their largest single-day intake since October 2025. Ether ETFs have drawn approximately $512.2 million this week, with August net inflows around $754.9 million. The inflows coincided with a market rally, with Bitcoin trading at $75,133 and Ether at $2,357 at the time of writing.

US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) drew $608.3 million in net inflows on Thursday, lifting weekly inflows above $1.6 billion, while spot Ether ETFs logged their largest single-day intake since October.

The Bitcoin funds extended their positive streak to four straight sessions after attracting $297.6 million on Monday, $189.3 million on Tuesday and $517.2 million on Wednesday,SoSoValue data shows.

August net inflows reached $2.07 billion through Thursday, already surpassing April’s $1.97 billion, the previous monthly high for 2026, with seven trading sessions remaining. Cumulative net inflows stood at $53.4 billion.

The inflows accompanied a continued rally in crypto markets as Bitcoin traded at $75,133 at the time of writing on Friday, up 7.9% over the previous 24 hours, according to CoinGecko. Ether gained 4.6% to about $2,357.

Spot Ether ETFs attracted $220.8 million on Thursday, their largest daily net inflow across 203 trading sessions spanning 296 calendar days. The funds last recorded a larger intake on Oct. 28, 2025, when they drew about $246 million.

The funds have taken in approximately $512.2 million across four trading sessions this week, lifting their August net inflows to about $754.9 million. Total net assets reached $13.58 billion.

Related: Bitcoin breaks above 200-day moving average for first time since November

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Related Questions

QWhat was the total net inflow for US spot Bitcoin ETFs on Thursday according to the article?

AUS spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $608.3 million in net inflows on Thursday.

QHow many consecutive positive sessions did the Bitcoin ETF inflows extend to?

AThe Bitcoin funds extended their positive streak to four straight sessions.

QWhat significant milestone did the August net inflows for Bitcoin ETFs achieve through Thursday?

AAugust net inflows for Bitcoin ETFs reached $2.07 billion through Thursday, already surpassing April's $1.97 billion which was the previous monthly high for 2026.

QHow much did spot Ether ETFs attract on Thursday, and what was significant about this amount?

ASpot Ether ETFs attracted $220.8 million on Thursday, marking their largest daily net inflow since October 28, 2025.

QWhat were the approximate prices of Bitcoin and Ether at the time of writing on Friday?

AAt the time of writing on Friday, Bitcoin traded at $75,133 and Ether traded at about $2,357.

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