Daily influx of Bitcoin ETFs reaches a six-week peak
In the opening days of 2025, Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) recorded an unprecedented surge in inflows, marking the strongest period since their approval. This surge was primarily driven by institutional and retail demand, as ETF inflows surpassed previous years' figures [4][2].
The top performer in this influx was BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), reflecting its dominant position in the ETF market [4]. On January 3, 2025, IBIT recorded a daily inflow of $253 million. Other notable contributors included Fidelity's Bitcoin ETF (FBTC) with $357 million, ARK Invest and 21Shares' Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) with $222 million, and Bitwise's Bitcoin ETF (BITB) with $61 million [1][2][3].
The total cumulative ETF inflows across Bitcoin ETFs since early 2024 reached approximately 600,000 BTC by mid-2025, equating to tens of billions of dollars, highlighting growing institutional adoption [1][3]. Six other Bitcoin ETFs saw no trading activity on January 3, 2025.
The inflow trends indicate that IBIT led the way, with FBTC, ARKB, and others contributing amidst a significant Bitcoin price rally. Around midnight on January 3-4, 2025, Bitcoin rose to $98,000, gaining 2% over 24 hours [1].
However, analysts offered mixed predictions for Bitcoin's short-term direction. Daan Crypto Trades expected the first full week of 2025 to provide a better sense of Bitcoin's trajectory, while Trader known as Scient predicted a potential pullback to the $88,000-$90,000 range if Bitcoin failed to break above $99,000 [1]. Crypto Tony also forecasted a "relief bounce" followed by "one more drop" to around $90,000 for Bitcoin.
Meanwhile, CryptoQuant analyst Burak Keshmechi noted that the Coinbase premium had dropped to a 12-month low of 0.237, indicating insufficient institutional demand and caution among U.S. investors [1].
In summary, the record inflow environment in early 2025 was led by BlackRock’s IBIT and supported by other major ETFs, contributing to a significant Bitcoin price rally. The coming days and weeks will likely provide further insights into Bitcoin's short-term direction.
Investing in Bitcoin through technology, such as Bitcoin ETFs, experienced a substantial surge in inflows during the opening days of 2025. Notable contributors included BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), Fidelity's Bitcoin ETF (FBTC), ARK Invest and 21Shares' Bitcoin ETF (ARKB), and Bitwise's Bitcoin ETF (BITB), collectively attracting tens of billions of dollars worth of Bitcoin.
