Bitcoin ETFs see $163M inflows led by Blackrock IBIT, while Ether ETFs face $82M outflows amid cautious demand.

Bitcoin ETFs experienced a strong finish last week with $162.8 million in net inflows, driven mainly by Blackrock's IBIT product attracting $136.6 million. This late-week surge reversed earlier outflows, signaling renewed institutional interest in bitcoin despite initial profit-taking. In contrast, Ether ETFs saw $82 million in outflows, reflecting weaker demand and cautious investor sentiment. Smaller-cap crypto ETFs like XRP and Solana showed minimal activity and slight outflows, indicating limited investor conviction. The market shows a clear preference for bitcoin exposure, with investors selectively reallocating rather than exiting crypto ETFs entirely.