15 Januari 2026
Bitcoin ETFs recently had an extraordinary day that harks back to May, a sign of the growing interest in the asset class. Imagine: backed funds are seeing healthy inflows, while Bitcoin itself is holding its value at an unprecedented level. What’s going on here?
Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund, the second-largest spot ETF in the United States, has seen its net assets grow by an impressive $24 million in just 188 hours. The ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF, which holds the fourth position after the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, added another $155 million. Together, these two funds account for more than half of the total inflows across all spot BTC ETFs on this notable trading day. Total inflows for the day stood at a whopping $667,4 million, while Bitcoin itself traded above $100,000, remaining above that level for the twelfth day in a row.
And while we’re watching all this, Bitcoin is currently trading at $105.137, up 2,1% on the day, according to data from CoinGecko. “And that’s no coincidence!”
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) remains the undisputed ruler of the market. With $305,9 million in new inflows on Monday, it claims more capital than the other 11 BTC ETFs on Wall Street combined. This now totals $66,9 billion in net assets, which is equivalent to about 3,2% of Bitcoin’s market cap. IBIT’s massive appeal extends beyond its sheer size; hedge funds are also taking to the ether, looking to profit by playing on the difference between Bitcoin’s spot price and long-term futures. Seventh heaven seems to be just around the corner!
So far this year, IBIT has generated $8,3 billion in inflows, making it the sixth most popular fund on Wall Street. By comparison, the SDPR Gold Trust, at 22th, can’t match that, even as gold has outperformed by a whopping XNUMX% this year. The sharp focus on Bitcoin shows that the market is on the move.
On the other hand, there is one notable absence: Vanguard. These giants of the asset management world have long dismissed crypto as more speculation than investment. Still, it’s not out of the question that they’ll reconsider their stance. If Bitcoin continues to skyrocket and reaches $150,000-$200,000, it’s possible that a new CEO and customer pressure will prompt Vanguard to explore other avenues. And who can blame them?
Because let's face it, the world of cryptocurrency is changing rapidly and everyone wants to be a part of this exciting journey.
What are Bitcoin ETFs and why are they popular?
Bitcoin ETFs allow investors to invest in Bitcoin indirectly through an exchange-traded fund structure, increasing accessibility and increasing appeal to traditional investors.
How does BlackRock's IBIT compare to other funds?
IBIT has the largest inflows and net assets among all Bitcoin ETFs, making it a dominant player in the digital asset market.
What could Vanguard do in the future?
While Vanguard is currently not active in the crypto space, a rising Bitcoin price could persuade them to add third-party ETFs to their platform to meet investor demand.
Bitcoin (BTC)
Ethereum (ETH)
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