Bitcoin ETFs Experience Largest Monthly Inflows of 2026 with $1.97 Billion

US spot Bitcoin ETFs closed April with their strongest monthly inflow performance of the year, attracting a total of $1.97 billion in net new capital. This surge in investment is significant, as it marks a recovery from outflows experienced in January and February. The cumulative net inflows across all US spot Bitcoin ETFs since launch have now surpassed $58 billion.

Beyond BlackRock's standout performance, other notable trends emerged. Grayscale's GBTC remained the sector's biggest drag, with approximately $280 million in net outflows for the month. This continues a persistent redemption trend that has characterized the product since the launch of lower-fee competitors.

Meanwhile, Ether ETFs posted their first monthly inflow since October 2025 at $356 million. Despite this recovery, they remain $413 million in net outflows year-to-date through the first four months of 2026. Cumulative net inflows for Ether ETFs since launch stand at approximately $11.9 billion.

The April data arrives ahead of the 13F filing season in May, when major financial institutions will disclose their first-quarter 2026 holdings in crypto ETFs. This information is expected to provide clarity on the depth of Bitcoin and crypto ETF exposure in institutional portfolios, potentially influencing market sentiment heading into the summer.