Strongest Inflow Day Recorded for Bitcoin ETFs
Exchange-traded funds holding Bitcoin recorded their strongest inflows on Wednesday, attracting $843.6 million in a single trading session. This influx extended a three-day rally that brought total deposits above $1.7 billion, completely reversing outflows exceeding $1.4 billion earlier this month.
Dominant Contributors to Inflow Surge
BlackRock's iShares product dominated Wednesday's activity with more than $648 million in new investments. Fidelity's Wise Origin fund contributed $125.4 million, while ARK Invest's offering added nearly $30 million and Bitwise's product drew $10.6 million in fresh capital.
Bitcoin Price Reaches Two-Month High
Bitcoin climbed above $97,000 during Wednesday trading, reaching price levels last seen in mid-November. Bitcoin briefly touched $97,957 before settling around $96,642, marking a two-month high that energized both institutional and retail market participants.
Investor Sentiment Shifts to Greed Territory
Investor sentiment indicators reflected the price momentum, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index advancing to 51 and entering Greed territory for the first time since October. The metric had remained depressed throughout late 2025 as regulatory uncertainty and price consolidation dampened market enthusiasm.
ETF Accumulation Reverses Earlier Weakness
Spot Bitcoin ETF products have accumulated $1.5 billion across nine January trading sessions, signaling a substantial reversal from earlier weakness. Tuesday's $754 million inflow represented the largest single-day figure since Oct. 7, when these investment vehicles captured $875.6 million.
Offsetting Previous Outflows
The three-day deposit streak completely offset withdrawals recorded between Jan. 6 and Jan. 9, when investors pulled approximately $1.4 billion from spot Bitcoin funds. Wednesday's surge pushed monthly totals decisively positive and demonstrated renewed confidence in cryptocurrency exposure through regulated investment products.
Institutional Interest via Regulated Vehicles
Institutional interest in Bitcoin continues to flow primarily through exchange-traded vehicles that launched in early 2024. These regulated products provide traditional finance participants with cryptocurrency allocation options that avoid direct token custody requirements and associated operational complexities.
Strengthening Conviction and Market Shift
Market observers note that sustained ETF inflows alongside rising prices suggest strengthening conviction among institutional investors. The combination of improving sentiment indicators and substantial capital deployment through regulated channels marks a significant shift from the cautious positioning that dominated the final months of 2025.