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U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $998.95 million in net inflows on Monday, their largest daily total in 11 months, as BTC briefly climbed above $87,000. BlackRock's IBIT led with $381.4 million, followed by ARKB at $289.1 million and FBTC at $238.8 million. Spot Ether ETFs added $269.98 million, also their biggest single-day inflow since October 2025.
Why it matters
The breadth of the buying points to renewed institutional demand rather than a move concentrated in one fund. Min Jung of Presto Research said the flow likely reflected renewed risk appetite, strong spot ETF demand and short covering after BTC broke above key technical levels.
The bitcoin inflow was the strongest since October 6, 2025, when spot funds attracted $1.2 billion. Ether's inflow also indicates that demand extended beyond BTC, while positive flows at Grayscale, Bitwise and Morgan Stanley broadened the signal.
Market impact
BTC traded at $85,400 after rising 4.7% over 24 hours and reaching roughly $87,300. ETH gained 2.5% to $2,730. Crypto liquidations reached $1.06 billion over the same period, including $844 million in short positions, showing how the move was amplified by forced covering.
Analysts are watching whether BTC can hold above $85,000 and ETH above $2,700. Sustained ETF inflows, positive funding and elevated open interest would reinforce the case for renewed long exposure, while a break below those levels would test whether the move was mainly technical.
Frequently asked questions
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Which funds led Monday's bitcoin ETF inflows?
BlackRock's IBIT led with $381.4 million in net inflows. ARKB attracted $289.1 million and FBTC recorded $238.8 million.
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How did Ether ETFs perform during the same session?
Spot Ether ETFs recorded $269.98 million in net inflows, their largest single-day inflow since October 2025.
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What factors did analysts cite for the ETF surge?
Analysts pointed to renewed risk appetite, strong spot ETF demand, short covering and a technical breakout after BTC cleared key levels.
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How large were crypto liquidations during the rally?
Crypto liquidations reached $1.06 billion over 24 hours, including $844 million in short positions.
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Which price levels are traders watching next?
Traders are watching whether BTC holds above $85,000 and ETH remains above $2,700. Sustained ETF inflows would reinforce the renewed-demand signal.
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