Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded significant inflows totaling $697.25 million on January 5, marking a robust beginning to 2026. According to data from SoSoValue, BlackRock”s IBIT led the charge with $372.47 million in inflows. Meanwhile, Ethereum ETFs also showcased a strong performance, amassing $168.13 million in daily inflows. The cumulative inflows for both Bitcoin and Ethereum products amounted to an impressive $865.38 million for the session.
BlackRock has solidified its dominance in the ETF market, leading both Bitcoin and Ethereum categories. The firm”s IBIT product alone accounted for 53.4% of the day”s total Bitcoin ETF inflows, adding 3,950 BTC to its holdings. With cumulative inflows reaching $62.75 billion and total net assets exceeding $67 billion, IBIT continues to be a key player in the market.
Following IBIT, Fidelity”s FBTC saw substantial gains, drawing in $191.19 million while acquiring 2,030 BTC, bringing its total assets to $17.81 billion. Other notable performers included Bitwise”s BITB, which attracted $38.45 million, and ARK 21Shares” ARKB, with inflows of $36.03 million. The Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust also contributed with $17.92 million, while several products, including Grayscale”s GBTC and WisdomTree”s BTCW, reported no activity.
In the Ethereum sector, the ETFs experienced robust inflows as well, with a total of $168.13 million on January 5, leading to cumulative flows of $12.67 billion. Trading volume reached $2.24 billion, and total net assets for Ethereum ETFs stood at $19.95 billion. All inflows originated from five products, while four reported zero activity. BlackRock”s ETHA was the standout, contributing $102.90 million and adding 31,740 ETH to its holdings, solidifying its position as the largest Ethereum ETF with $12.72 billion in cumulative inflows.
Other noteworthy contributors included Grayscale ETH, which saw $22.34 million in inflows, and Fidelity”s FETH with $21.83 million, bringing its cumulative inflows to $2.67 billion. Despite a mixed performance in December, the first days of January have shown a remarkable recovery for both Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, with Bitcoin ETFs accumulating $1.52 billion in net new capital over three consecutive positive days, while Ethereum ETFs gained $342.56 million during the same period.
The strong inflows reflect a renewed investor confidence in the cryptocurrency market as both Bitcoin and Ethereum products recover from previous months” volatility. The trends suggest that institutional interest remains high, particularly in the ETFs offered by BlackRock and Fidelity.
