Institutional capital flowed decisively back into crypto-linked exchange-traded funds on January 5, 2026, marking the strongest daily inflow sessions since the start of the year.
Crypto exchange-traded funds saw a broad-based resurgence on January 5, 2026, with strong inflows across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP products, signaling renewed institutional risk appetite after a volatile end to December.
Key takeaways:
Bitcoin ETFs led the day with nearly $697.2 million in net inflows.
Ethereum ETFs added $168.0 million, supported by renewed demand for spot exposure.
Solana ETFs recorded $16.8 million, their strongest daily inflow in weeks.
XRP ETFs attracted $22.06 million, led by Bitwise and Franklin products.
Bitcoin ETFs Dominate with Nearly $700 Million in Inflows
Spot Bitcoin ETFs delivered the strongest performance of the day, recording total net inflows of approximately $697.2 million. The bulk of demand was concentrated in products issued by BlackRock and Fidelity, underscoring continued preference for large, low-fee issuers.
BlackRock’s IBIT alone attracted $372.5 million, while Fidelity’s FBTC added $191.2 million. Additional inflows came from Bitwise’s BITB ($38.5 million) and ARK’s ARKB ($36.0 million). Smaller but positive contributions were also recorded by Invesco, Franklin Templeton, Valkyrie, and Grayscale’s BTC product.
The breadth of participation suggests the inflows were not driven by a single issuer or strategy, but rather by a coordinated reallocation toward Bitcoin exposure.
Ethereum ETFs See Renewed Momentum
Ethereum-focused ETFs also rebounded sharply, posting $168.0 million in net inflows on the day. BlackRock’s ETHA led the group with $102.9 million, followed by Fidelity’s FETH at $21.8 million and Bitwise’s ETHW with $19.7 million.
Grayscale’s Ethereum products contributed modestly, while several issuers recorded flat flows, indicating that demand remains selective but constructive. The return to positive net inflows follows several sessions of mixed activity in late December, suggesting improving sentiment around Ether as both staking dynamics and price action stabilize.
Solana and XRP ETFs Attract Fresh Capital
Beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, smaller crypto ETFs also showed clear signs of accumulation. Solana ETFs recorded a combined $16.8 million in net inflows, their strongest daily total since mid-December. Bitwise’s BSOL led with $12.5 million, supported by incremental inflows across VanEck, Fidelity, and Grayscale products.
XRP ETFs delivered an even stronger showing relative to size, adding $22.06 million in net inflows. Bitwise’s XRP ETF brought in $7.95 million, Franklin’s XRP product added $6.02 million, and Grayscale’s trust contributed $4.73 million, highlighting growing investor interest in diversified altcoin exposure.
Institutional Appetite Returns After Year-End Volatility
Taken together, the January 5 flows point to a decisive shift in institutional positioning. After weeks of uneven and often negative flows in late December, capital appears to be rotating back into crypto ETFs across multiple assets rather than concentrating solely in Bitcoin.
While short-term market conditions remain sensitive, the scale and breadth of inflows suggest that institutional investors are once again increasing exposure through regulated vehicles. If sustained, this trend could provide structural support for crypto prices as the new year unfolds.
