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Spot Bitcoin ETFs turn net positive since the start of 2026 — Institutional demand returns
The picture of institutional Bitcoin flows has changed significantly:
Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States have officially returned to positive territory for 2026, reversing a near $5.7–$5.8 billion deficit recorded earlier this year.
Key figures
• Net flows since the start of 2026 (YTD): roughly +$787 million to +$887 million, according to the latest data update
• Inflow streak extended to 6 recent sessions: more than $2.8 billion
• Thursday’s flow: about $191 million
• Monday’s flow: nearly $1 billion, the largest single-day inflow of 2026
• The ETF group was negative at around -$5.7 billion to -$5.8 billion in July
This shift likely indicates a return of demand through organized Bitcoin investment products in the United States after months of elevated redemptions.
Bitcoin also rose above $86,000 earlier this week, suggesting that the recovery in ETF flows happened alongside a noticeable rebound in the price of BTC. However, the recent strong inflows do not guarantee the trend will continue.
ETF fund flows are turning positive.
Will ongoing institutional demand become the next main catalyst for Bitcoin?
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