US spot crypto exchange-traded funds kicked off 2026 with strong investor interest, recording nearly $670 million in collective inflows on January 2. This surge followed a sluggish end to 2025 and signals renewed appetite for digital assets. Bitcoin products led the gains, while Ethereum and other altcoins also saw significant inflows.
The first trading day of 2026 marked a robust start for US spot crypto ETFs, with total net inflows reaching nearly $670 million. This figure reflects heightened investor enthusiasm after a period of withdrawals and tax-loss harvesting in late December 2025.
Bitcoin ETFs dominated the activity, pulling in $471 million. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) topped the list with approximately $287 million in new capital, according to data from market tracker SosoValue. Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) followed with $88 million, and Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) added $41.5 million. Grayscale’s converted Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) and Franklin Templeton’s EZBC recorded $15 million and $13 million, respectively. This collective performance represents the second-highest daily inflow for Bitcoin ETFs since November 11, 2025, exceeding the previous peak of $457 million on December 17.
Ethereum funds also performed well, attracting $174 million in total inflows—a divergence from 2025 patterns. Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) led with $53.69 million, closely trailed by the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust at $50 million and BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) at $47 million.
Smaller assets showed gains too, indicating broader market participation. XRP-linked funds drew $13.59 million, Solana-based ETFs added $8.53 million, and Dogecoin ETFs recorded $2.3 million—the highest single-day figure since their launch.
Market analysts interpret these coordinated inflows across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoins as a potential sign of trend reversal. The activity suggests US investors are ramping up exposure to the crypto sector at the outset of the new fiscal year.
