Institutional investors poured substantial capital into cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds on Friday, with spot Bitcoin ETFs recording inflows of $642.35 million and Ether ETFs drawing $405.55 million, marking a continuation of multi-day positive net subscriptions. According to SoSoValue data, total net assets under management for Bitcoin spot ETFs now stand at $153.18 billion, equivalent to 6.62% of Bitcoin’s market capitalization. Fidelity’s FBTC led the inflows with $315.18 million, while BlackRock’s IBIT accounted for $264.71 million. The robust trading volumes of $3.89 billion across Bitcoin ETFs signal deepening institutional engagement and liquidity.
Ether ETFs mirrored the bullish momentum, with BlackRock’s ETHA compassing $165.56 million of the $405.55 million total and Fidelity’s FETH contributing $168.23 million. ETHA’s single-day trading volume reached $1.86 billion, underscoring heightened interest in Ethereum-based investment vehicles. Investors cited stabilizing macroeconomic conditions and improved risk sentiment as catalysts for reallocating capital into digital assets. The recent string of inflows suggests that institutional strategies may increasingly incorporate cryptocurrencies as portfolio diversifiers and potential sources of uncorrelated returns.
In parallel, BlackRock is reportedly exploring the tokenization of its ETFs on blockchain networks, potentially unlocking 24/7 trading, fractional ownership, and seamless integration with decentralized finance ecosystems. Such tokenized ETF offerings would mark a significant evolution in asset management, allowing investors to transfer digital fund units across wallets and smart contracts without traditional settlement layers. Regulatory clarity from the SEC and evolving compliance frameworks are considered critical prerequisites for the launch of tokenized funds. The convergence of ETF inflows and tokenization initiatives indicates a maturing market structure and growing confidence in the viability of crypto-based financial products among institutional investors.
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