Spot Bitcoin ETFs Add $242.2 Million on Thursday for Nine-Day Streak
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $242.2 million on Thursday.
TFTC figures released Friday confirm the exact total and break it down across the major funds. IBIT led with $277.6 million. ARKB added $29.7 million. BITB recorded $21.7 million. Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust brought in $11.7 million. On the other side FBTC saw a $83.6 million outflow and GBTC posted a $27.2 million outflow.
The single-day print marks the ninth consecutive session of net positive flows. The streak began August 17 and has now delivered roughly $3.04 billion in fresh capital. Earlier prints in the run included $297.6 million on August 17, $189.3 million on August 18, $517.2 million on August 19, $606.3 million on August 20, $307.5 million on August 21, $337.6 million on August 24, $314.4 million on August 25 and $232.2 million on August 26.
Ownership picture across the funds
IBIT continues to capture the largest share of new ownership on each green session. The fund’s $277.6 million Thursday print alone accounted for more than the entire net figure, offsetting the two red prints in the same day. ARKB and BITB followed with solid but smaller additions that kept the overall total positive. The pattern shows consistent demand from new holders even as older vehicles such as GBTC see continued exits.
Total net assets across all U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs now sit near $101 billion. Cumulative net inflows since the first trading day on January 11, 2024, stand at approximately $54.8 billion. Those two numbers together illustrate how much fresh ownership has been layered onto the structure in less than three years.
Chart context and price action
Bitcoin traded near $79,077 at the CoinGecko snapshot on Friday morning, down 0.22 percent over the prior 24 hours. The modest dip came after several sessions of chop as majors held range-bound levels. The steady ETF inflows have supplied visible bid beneath the chart, keeping daily candles from breaking lower despite the mixed altcoin performance around it.
The nine-day inflow window has coincided with Bitcoin holding the $79,000 area. Spot buyers stepping in through the ETF wrapper appear to be absorbing supply that might otherwise pressure the spot market. This dynamic has kept the broader crypto majors from nuking further while alts continue to chop in narrower ranges.
Utility of the products for holders
Spot Bitcoin ETFs give investors direct exposure without needing to manage private keys or custody. The structure allows retirement accounts and traditional portfolios to add Bitcoin ownership through familiar brokerage interfaces. Daily inflow numbers track how many new accounts are choosing this route over spot purchases or perps.
The current streak demonstrates sustained utility even after the initial launch hype faded. Nine straight days of net buying suggest the products have moved from novelty to a regular allocation tool for a growing set of holders. That utility shows up in the consistent dollar figures rather than headline-grabbing single sessions.
Next data points to watch
Friday’s release sets up the next trading session for potential continuation or a pause. Any follow-through would push the streak into double digits and add further weight to the cumulative inflow total. Market participants will track whether IBIT maintains its lead or if rotation into other funds appears in the next print.
The data comes directly from TFTC, Farside and SoSoValue trackers. Those sources provide the daily line items that allow holders to see exactly which vehicles are gaining ownership and which are seeing exits on any given session.