Bitcoin ETFs Add $251 Million as Institutional Demand Holds Strong

Bitcoins XRP Sees $3.9 Million Exit as Bitcoin ETFs Extend Inflow Streak

Momentum in crypto ETFs continued to tilt toward bitcoin as institutional investors kept capital flowing into the sector. Spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $250.92 million in net inflows, marking another strong day of positive momentum. The gains were spread across six funds, highlighting broad participation from investors.

Blackrock’s IBIT dominated the session with a $185.76 million inflow, once again reinforcing its position as the primary driver of institutional demand. Fidelity’s FBTC followed with $33.54 million, while Bitwise’s BITB added $16.35 million.

Additional inflows were seen across several smaller funds. Vaneck’s HODL attracted $5.94 million, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Mini Trust added $5.27 million, and Ark & 21shares’ ARKB recorded $4.07 million. Notably, no bitcoin ETF recorded outflows during the session, underscoring the strength of the buying activity.

Trading remained active, with $3.60 billion in total value traded, while net assets climbed to $90.02 billion.

Ether ETFs also finished the day in positive territory, though gains were far more modest. Spot ether ETFs recorded $12.59 million in net inflows, led by Fidelity’s FETH, which attracted $10.66 million. Grayscale’s Ether Mini Trust added another $1.93 million, rounding out the day’s contributions.

Trading volume across ether ETFs reached $812.33 million, with net assets closing at $11.57 billion. Elsewhere, the altcoin ETF segment showed mixed performance.

XRP ETFs posted $3.88 million in net outflows, driven entirely by withdrawals from Bitwise’s XRP ETF. Trading activity totaled $12.61 million, leaving net assets at $980.78 million.

Meanwhile, solana ETFs recorded no trading activity during the session, leaving total net assets unchanged at $815.62 million.

Senior ETF analyst for Bloomberg, @ericbalchunas, tweeted that ETFs remain bitcoin’s biggest holder group, owning 1.28 million BTC.

Overall, Tuesday’s session reflected steady institutional demand for bitcoin exposure through ETFs, while ether posted modest inflows and XRP experienced minor withdrawals. Solana funds remained quiet, highlighting the uneven flow patterns across the broader crypto ETF landscape.

Bitcoins FAQ 📊

• Why did Bitcoin ETFs record strong inflows on March 10?
  Bitcoin ETFs saw $250.92 million in inflows, largely driven by institutional demand for Blackrock’s IBIT, which alone attracted nearly $186 million during the trading session.
• Which Ether ETF recorded the largest inflow?
  Fidelity’s FETH led ether ETF inflows with $10.66 million added, accounting for the majority of the sector’s $12.59 million total inflow.
• Why did XRP ETFs post outflows?
  XRP ETFs recorded a $3.88 million net outflow due entirely to withdrawals from Bitwise’s XRP ETF, while other funds saw no significant trading activity.
• Did Solana ETFs experience any inflows or outflows?
  No, solana ETFs recorded no trading activity during the session, leaving total net assets unchanged at approximately $815.62 million.