TLDR
- U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $526.6 million on October 19, their highest daily inflow since September 22.
- BlackRock’s IBIT received $665.2 million, while Fidelity and Grayscale reported combined withdrawals of $138.5 million.
- October’s net ETF outflows narrowed to approximately $90.5 million following Monday’s recovery.
- Ethereum ETFs recorded $103.3 million in withdrawals, extending their losing streak to four trading sessions.
- Bitcoin remained near $81,500 on Tuesday despite the recovery in spot ETF inflows.
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs received $526.6 million in net inflows on Monday, October 19, marking their strongest daily intake since September 22. BlackRock’s IBIT drove the rebound, even as rival funds reported withdrawals and Bitcoin prices weakened.
BlackRock Dominates Bitcoin ETFs as Rivals Lose Funds
SoSoValue data showed that BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) attracted $665.2 million, its largest daily inflow since October 7, 2025. The fund accounted for more than the entire market’s net gain because other issuers lost capital.
Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) recorded $83.6 million in outflows, while Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) lost $54.9 million. None of the remaining spot funds posted net inflows during Monday’s session.
The demand followed a stronger third quarter for BlackRock’s digital asset business. Its crypto ETF assets rose 63% to $79.6 billion by September 30, supported by both client deposits and higher cryptocurrency prices. The manager reported $7.9 billion in quarterly client inflows.
October Losses Shrink After Monday’s Inflows
The fresh inflows followed a $228.6 million loss during October 12–16. Investors pulled $261.4 million on October 14 and another $82.4 million on October 16, according to daily flow figures.
Monday’s gains reduced October’s combined net withdrawals to approximately $90.5 million. Before the session, the monthly shortfall stood near $617.2 million. Total assets across U.S. spot Bitcoin funds reached about $105.5 billion.
Bitcoin demand extended beyond exchange-traded products. In another recent purchase, Strategy added 267 BTC for $22.1 million between October 12 and 18. Its reported holdings climbed to 848,517 BTC after that transaction. Strategy funded the purchase mainly by selling its common shares.
Ether Funds Fall as Bitcoin Price Stalls
Ethereum funds followed a different path Monday. U.S. spot Ether ETFs lost $103.3 million, extending their withdrawal streak to four sessions. BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) contributed $95.4 million to that daily total. Solana funds recorded $6.7 million in outflows.
Bitcoin reached $83,117 during Monday’s trading but ended near $81,924, Investing.com data showed. A separate Bitcoin price analysis focused on $80,000 support as traders assessed whether the market could hold recent levels. By Tuesday, Bitcoin traded close to $81,500. The fund inflows therefore coincided with limited price gains rather than a sustained advance.
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