Key Takeaways
- Bitcoin ETFs drew $996.38 million between April 13–17, led by Blackrock’s IBIT with $906.1 million in inflows.
- Ether ETFs added $275.83 million, extending a 7-day streak, showing stronger and steadier demand.
- XRP gained $55.39 million and Solana $35.17 million, signaling broader ETF participation across ETFs.
Crypto ETFs Extend Rally With Huge Inflows Across Bitcoin, Ether and XRP
Momentum returned quietly, but it did not stay that way. By the end of the week, crypto ETFs had delivered one of their strongest collective performances in recent months, with capital flowing steadily back into the sector and conviction building across multiple assets.
Bitcoin spot ETFs led the charge, recording $996.38 million in net inflows and marking a third consecutive week of gains. The headline number, however, masked a volatile start. Monday opened with a sharp $291 million outflow, driven largely by heavy redemptions from Fidelity’s FBTC and Ark & 21Shares’ ARKB.
That weakness proved temporary. From Tuesday onward, flows turned decisively positive, culminating in a $663.91 million surge on Friday that pushed total net assets back above $100 billion. Blackrock’s IBIT dominated the week, attracting $906.1 million and acting as the primary engine of demand. Ark & 21Shares’ ARKB rebounded strongly to finish with $98.5 million in inflows, while Bitwise’s BITB added $54.1 million.
Morgan Stanley’s MSBT emerged as a notable new force. The fund extended its inflow streak to eight consecutive days, accumulating $71.1 million for the week and $133 million since launch, with an average daily inflow of $16.6 million. Its competitive 14 basis point fee structure is already raising questions about how incumbents may respond.
Not all funds shared in the recovery. Fidelity’s FBTC recorded $103.8 million in net outflows, while Grayscale’s GBTC shed $79.7 million, continuing its role as a consistent source of selling pressure. Grayscale’s Bitcoin Mini Trust, however, attracted $39.7 million, suggesting a shift within the same issuer’s product suite.
Ether ETFs followed with a steadier trajectory, recording $275.83 million in net inflows. After a mixed start, the group moved into a sustained inflow streak, closing the week with seven consecutive positive sessions.
Blackrock’s ETHA and Fidelity’s FETH drove the bulk of demand, while ETHB continued to attract consistent inflows, reinforcing its growing appeal. Grayscale’s Ether Mini Trust also saw steady allocations, even as ETHE experienced intermittent outflows.
In smaller segments, the tone was notably constructive. XRP ETFs recorded $55.39 million in net inflows, supported by consistent buying in Bitwise’s XRP and Franklin’s XRPZ. The flows were not explosive, but they were steady, pushing total assets back above the $1 billion mark.
Solana ETFs delivered $35.17 million in net inflows, driven primarily by strong late-week demand in Bitwise’s product and supported by contributions from Fidelity’s FSOL. The segment showed increasing traction after a quieter prior period.
The broader takeaway is clear. Bitcoin remains the anchor, ether is gaining consistency, and smaller assets are beginning to participate more meaningfully. The market is no longer tentative. It is rebuilding, with purpose.
