Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have experienced a notable surge in net inflows over the past six weeks, amassing a total of $3.4 billion up to Friday. This marks the longest positive streak since a seven-week increase ended in July 2025, as reported by data from SoSoValue.
The week ending April 17 was particularly significant, recording $996.38 million in net inflows—the largest weekly gain since mid-January. This recent performance underscores Bitcoin ETFs’ resilience amid a fluctuating cryptocurrency market.
Analyzing the broader landscape, Bitcoin ETFs have notably outperformed other cryptocurrency funds during this period. For instance, Ethereum (ETH) ETFs faced a setback, with outflows amounting to $82.47 million in the week ending May 1, although they partially recovered the following week with inflows of $70.49 million. Similarly, both XRP and Solana funds experienced outflows during the same time frame, disrupting their previous trends of gains.
Despite the six-week streak, the current momentum is being tested as Bitcoin ETF inflows are showing signs of slowing. The run is approaching the length of last summer’s inflow streak but significantly lags in scale, averaging $568 million weekly compared to the $1.51 billion average of the previous seven-week surge that captured a total of $10.58 billion.
Recent daily flow data illustrate a downturn, with Bitcoin ETFs facing consecutive outflows on May 7 and May 8, which disrupted a five-day streak of positive inflows. On May 7, the funds lost $277.50 million, followed by another $145.65 million on May 8. Prior to these outflows, the inflows had been robust, peaking at $629.73 million on May 1.
The fate of the current inflow streak now hinges on the upcoming days, which will determine whether buyers return to the market or the streak halts at six weeks. The financial community is closely watching how these trends will unfold in the immediate future.
