US spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded nearly $670 million in inflows on the first trading day of the year.
This sharp rise shows that investor appetite is rising again after a period of stagnation until 2025.
Bitcoin ETF tops the list with $471 million inflows
On January 2, the Spot Bitcoin ETF led the digital asset class’s strong start to 2026, pulling in $471 million in net inflows.
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led the sector, attracting about $287 million in new capital, according to data from market tracker SosoValue.
Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) followed with $88 million, while Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) recorded inflows of $41.5 million.
Grayscale-converted Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) and Franklin Templeton’s EZBC also saw positive movement, posting $15 million and $13 million, respectively.
US Bitcoin ETF daily inflows (Source: SoSo Value)
Meanwhile, this collective surge represents the group’s second-highest daily inflow since Nov. 11, surpassing its Dec. 17 peak of $457 million.
This robust activity suggests that institutional investors are reallocating capital after a period of tax loss recovery and capital withdrawals in late December.
Ethereum and other altcoins are performing well
Notably, the sector’s positive sentiment extended beyond Bitcoin to become the second-largest digital asset.
The Ethereum fund reported total net inflows of $174 million. Although different from the 2025 trend, Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) matched this cohort with inflows of $53.69 million, according to the data.
Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust followed closely with $50 million, followed by BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA), which secured $47 million.
Meanwhile, investment products linked to assets with smaller market capitalizations also recorded gains, reflecting broader market participation.
XRP-related funds recorded inflows of $13.59 million, while Solana-based ETFs added $8.53 million.
The Dogecoin ETF saw modest inflows of $2.3 million, the highest single-day inflow for a specific asset class since its inception.
Market analysts see coordinated inflows across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and alternative coins as a potential indicator of a trend reversal.
The uniformly strong performance across these ETFs suggests that U.S. investors are increasing their exposure to the crypto sector as the new fiscal year begins.
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