Investors significantly increased their exposure to US spot Bitcoin ETFs on April 6, driving inflows to $471 million. This marked the largest single-day gain since late February, as reported by Farside Investors.
The leading causes of this influx were BlackRock’s IBIT and Fidelity’s FBTC, which attracted substantial investments. IBIT alone pulled in about $182 million, while FBTC added around $147 million. These two funds collectively accounted for approximately $329 million of the total inflows, emphasizing their dominance in the spot Bitcoin ETF landscape since their debut in January 2024.
What does this mean for Bitcoin ETFs? The inflows occurred amidst significant price volatility, with Bitcoin experiencing a decline of up to 45% from its peak in October 2025. As of now, Bitcoin’s trading value stands at $68,714, according to CoinGecko.
Currently, spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US hold an estimated $90 billion in total assets. IBIT leads with an impressive $54.5 billion, representing nearly 60% of the market. Since their launch, the cumulative net inflows into these ETFs have reached about $56 billion.
The first quarter of 2026 exhibited mixed trends. The early months recorded net outflows of approximately $1.8 billion, primarily driven by concerns regarding Federal Reserve policies and persistent inflation rates, which adversely affected risk sentiment. However, March brought a welcome reversal, with $1.3 billion flowing back into Bitcoin ETFs as prices showed signs of stabilization.
Despite the renewed interest in Bitcoin ETFs, market experts advise caution. The prevailing trend could change rapidly if inflation rates unexpectedly rise. Investors are closely watching the upcoming March Consumer Price Index release, along with February's core PCE report set for April 9.