BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) recorded $269.3 million in inflows on Thursday, marking its strongest single-day performance since early March. The surge comes after a brief period of outflows across US spot Bitcoin ETFs and signals a renewed wave of investor interest in digital assets.
The strong showing from IBIT helped push total net inflows across the 12 US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs to $358.1 million for the day, reversing two consecutive sessions of net outflows. ETF flows are widely viewed as a key indicator of both institutional and retail demand for Bitcoin exposure.
Broader Market Participation Strengthens
While BlackRock dominated inflows, other major players also contributed to the positive momentum. The Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) attracted $53.3 million, making it the second-largest contributor for the day.
Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley’s recently launched Bitcoin Trust (MSBT) added $14.9 million in inflows on just its second day of trading, highlighting strong early demand for the product. According to company executives, MSBT has already become one of the firm’s most successful ETF launches to date.
Additional inflows were recorded across several other funds. Products from Bitwise and ARK Invest (in partnership with 21Shares) brought in $11.7 million and $4.8 million, respectively. Smaller inflows were also seen in offerings from Franklin Templeton and VanEck.
Long-Term Investor Confidence Holds
Despite broader volatility in the crypto market, BlackRock’s IBIT has continued to attract steady capital. The fund has accumulated approximately $1.5 billion in net inflows so far in 2026, even as Bitcoin’s price declined from a yearly high of around $97,000 to roughly $72,000.
According to BlackRock’s digital assets leadership, IBIT investors tend to exhibit long-term “buy and hold” behavior, remaining committed even during periods of market stress. This trend suggests that institutional participants increasingly view Bitcoin as a strategic allocation rather than a short-term trade.
ETFs Approach Key Milestone
The latest inflow surge brings US spot Bitcoin ETFs close to reclaiming their year-to-date net inflow levels. After ending 2025 with $56.59 billion in cumulative inflows, the funds are now just $80 million shy of returning to that benchmark.
This recovery comes at a time when major financial institutions are expanding their crypto product offerings. Morgan Stanley, for instance, has already filed proposals for additional exchange-traded funds tied to other digital assets, including Ethereum and Solana.
As institutional infrastructure continues to evolve, ETF inflows remain a crucial barometer of market sentiment. The latest data suggests that, despite short-term fluctuations, investor appetite for regulated Bitcoin exposure remains strong and could support further growth in the sector.
