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Which bitcoin funds got the most money this year, and when did it leave?

Research question: Which bitcoin investment products have drawn the most new money over the past year, and when did their inflows reverse into outflows?

The records show BlackRock's IBIT as the standout product, described as the fastest-growing ETF in the history of ETFs 5 and the largest drawer of money on the biggest 2026 inflow day 6. IBIT also accounted for about 81% of spot Bitcoin ETF inflows in the August 3 to 7, 2026 week 22. On reversals, the records show outflow months in January, February, May and June 2026, with June the largest monthly outflow 1916. July 2026 brought a net inflow that reversed two consecutive months of outflows 13, though another source lists March, April and July as the positive months 19. The facts do not give a full twelve-month ranking of products or the exact date each product's flows turned negative, and the newest fact is dated September 26, 2026, roughly a week before October 2026 1.

Checked 2026-10-14. Only documented and supported facts are used.
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U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs gained $2.4 billion in net inflows in the most recent week, their largest weekly inflow since October, and turned positive for 2026.
"Bitcoin ETFs turn positive for 2026 with $2.4 billion weekly inflow, their largest since October"
Bitcoin ETFs turn positive for 2026 with $2.4 billion weekly inflow, their largest since October
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Inflows to newly established spot bitcoin ETFs surpassed $20 billion within the first several weeks of trading, which the source describes as record-high by ETF standards.
"Inflows to the newly established bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) surpassed $20 billion in the first several weeks of trading and are considered record-high by ETF standards."
Spot Bitcoin ETFs: The Effect of Fund Flows on Bitcoin Price Formation (2025)
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US spot bitcoin ETFs have turned net positive for 2026, the first time since April, after a near $1 billion inflow day.
"US spot bitcoin ETFs are net positive for 2026 for the first time since April, Galaxy Research says, after a near $1 billion inflow day."
Bitcoin ETF flows turn positive for 2026 after near $1 billion inflow day
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U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted about $2.84 billion in net inflows over the Sept. 17 to Sept. 24 span.
"The funds attracted about $2.84 billion from Sept. 17 through Sept. 24."
U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Turn 2026 Flows Positive After $5.8B Deficit
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IBIT is described as the fastest-growing ETF in the history of ETFs.
"IBIT is the fastest-growing ETF in the history of ETFs."
Spot Bitcoin ETFs: The Effect of Fund Flows on Bitcoin Price Formation (2025)
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On the largest inflow day of 2026, BlackRock's IBIT drew the most money, followed by ARKB and FBTC.
"BlackRock's IBIT led with $381.4 million, followed by ARK 21Shares' ARKB at $289.1 million and Fidelity's FBTC at $238.8 million."
Bitcoin ETF flows turn positive for 2026 after near $1 billion inflow day
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Daily inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs peaked at $999 million on Sept. 21.
"Daily inflows reached $999 million on Sept. 21, followed by $714.7 million on Sept. 22, $346.9 million on Sept. 23 and $190.7 million on Sept. 24."
U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Turn 2026 Flows Positive After $5.8B Deficit
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BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust was the largest single-fund inflow on Sept. 24, contributing $162.6 million.
"BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust contributed $162.6 million on Sept. 24, the largest single-fund inflow that day."
U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Turn 2026 Flows Positive After $5.8B Deficit
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Spot Ether ETFs took in about $270 million in the same session, led by BlackRock's ETHA.
"spot Ether ETFs took in about $270 million in the same session, their best day since October 2025, led by BlackRock's ETHA."
Bitcoin ETF flows turn positive for 2026 after near $1 billion inflow day
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Spot Bitcoin ETF cumulative net flows swung from a roughly $5.8 billion 2026 deficit to nearly $800 million in net inflows, yet 2026 flows stayed well below the 2024 and 2025 annual totals.
"Even after turning positive, 2026 flows remained well below the roughly $35.25 billion recorded in 2024 and $21.35 billion in 2025."
U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Turn 2026 Flows Positive After $5.8B Deficit
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US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs took in a combined $1.92 billion in net inflows in the week before the article, according to SoSoValue data.
"The US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted a combined $1.92 billion in net inflows, according to data from SoSoValue."
Bitcoin ETFs Post Strongest Weekly Inflows in 10 Months as Price Surges (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-08)
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More than half of the assets under management in bitcoin spot exchange-traded products were concentrated in a single product.
"The market became increasingly concentrated, with more than half of the assets under management allocated to a single product."
One year of bitcoin spot ETPs: A brief market and fund flow analysis (2025)
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs posted a net inflow in July 2026, reversing two consecutive months of outflows.
"Bitcoin ETFs attracted a modest $172.4 million in net inflows in July, reversing two consecutive months of outflows, according to SoSoValue data."
Bitcoin ETFs Post First Monthly Inflow Since April (cointelegraph.com, 2026-08)
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The $1.92 billion weekly haul was the largest since early October of the previous year, when the funds attracted $2.71 billion in net weekly inflows.
"It was the largest weekly haul since early October last year, when the funds attracted $2.71 billion in net weekly inflows."
Bitcoin ETFs Post Strongest Weekly Inflows in 10 Months as Price Surges (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-08)
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Assets under management in bitcoin spot ETPs grew from about $20 billion to over $100 billion within the first year.
"Within the first year, assets under management increased from $20 billion to over $100 billion."
One year of bitcoin spot ETPs: A brief market and fund flow analysis (2025)
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Bitcoin ETFs' outflows in May and June 2026 were heavy, with June being the largest monthly outflow of 2026.
"including the largest monthly outflow of 2026 in June at $4.5 billion"
Bitcoin ETFs Post First Monthly Inflow Since April (cointelegraph.com, 2026-08)
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs had suffered net outflows of nearly $390 million in the week before the rebound, so inflows had reversed into outflows before turning positive again.
"The turnaround is particularly notable after the funds suffered nearly $390 million in net outflows the previous week."
Bitcoin ETFs Post Strongest Weekly Inflows in 10 Months as Price Surges (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-08)
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Bitcoin spot ETPs averaged a weekly net fund flow of 1.4%, which indicates strong investor demand.
"The average weekly net fund flow of 1.4 % indicates strong investor demand."
One year of bitcoin spot ETPs: A brief market and fund flow analysis (2025)
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Across 2026, January, February, May and June were outflow months for spot Bitcoin ETFs, totaling about $8.75 billion, while March, April and July were the only positive months.
"March, April and July were the only positive months so far in 2026, bringing in a combined $3.46 billion in inflows, while January, February, May and June posted outflows totaling about $8.75 billion."
Bitcoin ETFs Post First Monthly Inflow Since April (cointelegraph.com, 2026-08)
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The funds recorded their strongest single-day inflow in more than three months on August 20, when investors put in $606.3 million.
"The funds also recorded their strongest single-day inflow in more than three months on August 20, when investors poured in $606.3 million."
Bitcoin ETFs Post Strongest Weekly Inflows in 10 Months as Price Surges (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-08)
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Ether ETFs drew steady inflows, with four consecutive weeks of inflows and a $365.2 million net inflow in July 2026.
"Ether ETFs stood out, posting four consecutive weeks of inflows and ending the month with a $365.2 million net inflow, according to SoSoValue."
Bitcoin ETFs Post First Monthly Inflow Since April (cointelegraph.com, 2026-08)
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BlackRock's IBIT drew an estimated $693M over the five-day inflow streak, about 81% of total spot Bitcoin ETF inflows that week.
"BlackRock's IBIT accounted for an estimated $693M of that total, or roughly 81% of category-wide inflows."
Bitcoin News Today : BlackRock IBIT Drives Five - Day BTC ETF Inflow Streak (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-08)
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs have attracted $51.32 billion in cumulative net inflows since launch in January 2024.
"The products have still attracted $51.32 billion in cumulative net inflows since launch in January 2024"
Bitcoin ETFs Post First Monthly Inflow Since April (cointelegraph.com, 2026-08)
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Fidelity's FBTC was the second-largest inflow product that week, with $40.95M in inflows.
"FBTC was the next-largest contributor over the week, with $40.95M in inflows."
Bitcoin News Today : BlackRock IBIT Drives Five - Day BTC ETF Inflow Streak (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-08)
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Before the inflow streak, investors pulled money out of IBIT and FBTC on July 31, with IBIT losing $123M and FBTC losing $54.8M.
"Data shows that investors withdrew approximately $265M from the funds on July 31, including $123M from IBIT and $54.8M from Fidelity's FBTC."
Bitcoin News Today : BlackRock IBIT Drives Five - Day BTC ETF Inflow Streak (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-08)
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The previous week's spot Bitcoin ETFs had recorded net outflows of $61.5M, which the August inflow streak reversed.
"The run represented a roughly $915M swing from the previous week, when the products recorded $61.5M in net outflows."
Bitcoin News Today : BlackRock IBIT Drives Five - Day BTC ETF Inflow Streak (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-08)
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Cumulative net inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs since launch stood at $52.18Bn as of early August 2026.
"Cumulative net inflows since launch stood at $52.18Bn"
Bitcoin News Today : BlackRock IBIT Drives Five - Day BTC ETF Inflow Streak (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-08)