Bitcoin ETFs Reverse Outflow Trend: $561.8 Million Inflow on February 2, 2026
After four consecutive days of net outflows, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs staged a sharp comeback on February 2, 2026, recording a total net inflow of $561.8 million, according to data tracked by Farside Investors and other market sources.
This marked the strongest single-day inflow in recent weeks and signaled a potential shift in investor sentiment after a period of caution in early 2026.
Top Performers: BlackRock and Fidelity Dominate
The rebound was led by two of the largest players in the space:
- BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) — attracted approximately $142.7 million in new capital
- Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) — saw even stronger inflows of around $153.4 million
Other spot Bitcoin ETFs also contributed positively, including:
- Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB)
- ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB)
- Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust (among others)
The collective strength of these inflows ended a brief but noticeable streak of redemptions that had raised questions about short-term conviction among ETF investors.
Context: What Caused the Prior Outflows?
The four-day outflow period came amid:
- Volatility in Bitcoin’s price
- Broader macro uncertainty
- Profit-taking after strong 2025 performance
Despite the recent pause, spot Bitcoin ETFs remain one of the most successful ETF launches in history, with BlackRock’s IBIT alone holding tens of billions in Bitcoin assets and consistently ranking among the top-performing funds in inflows over multiple time frames.
Ethereum ETFs Move in Opposite Direction
While Bitcoin ETFs celebrated inflows, spot Ethereum ETFs saw modest net outflows of $2.9 million on the same day.
- BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) recorded a larger $82.1 million outflow
- Grayscale Ethereum Trust continued to see pressure in recent periods
This divergence highlights that institutional flows are currently favoring Bitcoin over Ethereum in the spot ETF market.
Why This Matters for Bitcoin & Crypto Markets
Large ETF inflows typically exert upward pressure on Bitcoin’s spot price because authorized participants must purchase actual BTC in the market to create new ETF shares.
A $561.8 million inflow day represents meaningful buying demand — especially after a string of outflows — and can help stabilize or lift sentiment across the broader crypto ecosystem.
Looking Ahead
- Will this inflow mark the beginning of a sustained rebound in ETF demand in 2026?
- Can Bitcoin hold or break recent highs if institutional buying accelerates again?
- How will macro events (interest rates, regulation, global risk appetite) influence flows in the coming weeks?
For now, the February 2 data offers a clear sign that major asset managers and their clients still see value in Bitcoin exposure through regulated ETF vehicles.
Stay tuned — crypto ETF flows remain one of the most important real-time indicators of institutional adoption.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The inflow marked a reversal after four days of outflows. It was driven primarily by strong demand for BlackRock’s IBIT and Fidelity’s FBTC, likely reflecting renewed institutional interest following a short period of caution.
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