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CointelegraphAug 21, 2026

Bitcoin ETFs Attract Over $1.6 Billion in a Week as Ether Funds Mark Biggest Inflow Since Last October

A strong week for cryptocurrency funds saw U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs pull in $608.3 million on Thursday, bringing August's total to a 2026 record of $2.07 billion. Meanwhile, spot Ether ETFs registered their largest single-day inflow since October 2025, complementing a market rally that pushed Bitcoin past $75,000.

Bitcoin ETFs Attract Over $1.6 Billion in a Week as Ether Funds Mark Biggest Inflow Since Last October

U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a significant influx of capital on Thursday, drawing a net $608.3 million. This substantial intake elevated the total net inflows for the week to more than $1.6 billion.

The strong performance on Thursday marked the fourth consecutive session of positive net flows for Bitcoin funds. Data from SoSoValue indicates that the streak began with $297.6 million in net inflows on Monday, followed by $189.3 million on Tuesday and $517.2 million on Wednesday.

With seven trading sessions still remaining in August, the month's net inflows through Thursday have already climbed to $2.07 billion. This figure surpasses the previous monthly high for 2026, which was set in April at $1.97 billion. The cumulative net inflows for these Bitcoin products have now reached a total of $53.4 billion.

These substantial inflows have coincided with a sustained rally in the cryptocurrency markets. According to CoinGecko, Bitcoin was trading at $75,133 at the time of writing on Friday, representing a 7.9% increase over the prior 24 hours. During the same period, Ether appreciated by 4.6%, trading at approximately $2,357.

In a parallel development, spot Ether ETFs also saw a notable surge in investor interest. The funds attracted $220.8 million on Thursday, their largest single-day net inflow across 203 trading sessions, a period which spans 296 calendar days. The last time these funds saw a larger daily intake was on October 28, 2025, when they collected about $246 million.

Across four trading sessions this week, the Ether funds have amassed approximately $512.2 million. This recent activity has raised their net inflows for August to about $754.9 million, bringing the total net assets under their management to $13.58 billion.

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