Bitcoin ETFs Erase $5.8B Deficit as Institutional Inflows Surge
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have reversed a $5.8 billion net outflow deficit from July to record nearly $800 million in net inflows for 2026. This turnaround coincides with Bitcoin’s price recovery to approximately $85,000 and a six-day inflow streak totaling $2.84 billion. While major funds like BlackRock’s IBIT lead the flow, ETF.com notes that privacy and DeFi tokens like Zcash and Hyperliquid have outperformed Bitcoin and Ether in percentage terms. Analysts attribute the surge to risk-on sentiment and Treasury liquidity measures, though year-to-date inflows remain far below 2024 and 2025 levels.