Bitcoin ETFs experienced their strongest month of 2026 in April with about $2 billion in net inflows, driven by easing U.S.-China trade tensions, Bitcoin's price recovery near $80,000, and strong demand for BlackRock’s IBIT fund. However, in the week ending May 15, these ETFs faced $1 billion in outflows, the largest since January, due to rising Treasury yields, stalled Bitcoin price momentum, and profit-taking after April's rally. The direction of future inflows depends largely on Treasury yields and Bitcoin's ability to sustain prices above $80,000. If inflation eases and the Federal Reserve signals rate cuts, inflows could resume, but cautious investor sentiment remains amid macroeconomic uncertainty.
In 2026, the Fidelity Crypto Industry and Digital Payments ETF (FDIG), which holds companies involved in bitcoin and crypto, has gained 18.52%, while the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), holding only bitcoin itself, has dropped 6.4%. FDIG’s better p...
In May, BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) increased its Bitcoin holdings by over $537 million, rising from about 810,000 to 823,000 BTC early in the month. However, the fund later reduced its holdings by 6,000 BTC, signaling a shift from accum...
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust accelerated its Bitcoin sell-off on May 18 by depositing 2,221 BTC worth about $170.59 million to Coinbase Prime, ending a six-week buying streak that accumulated nearly $3 billion in Bitcoin. This sell-off coincided...
