TL;DR
- Bitcoin flows: Bitcoin ETFs added $608.3 million on Thursday, pushing weekly inflows above $1.6 billion and lifting August totals past previous monthly highs.
- Ether surge: Ethereum ETFs recorded $220.8 million in their strongest single‑day intake since October, with four straight positive sessions reinforcing renewed institutional demand.
- Market backdrop: Bitcoin traded near $75,133, and Ethereum hovered around $2,360 as falling exchange balances and rising Bitcoin ETFs inflows created a supportive setup for potential continuation.
Bitcoin ETFs surged again on Thursday as fresh inflows pushed weekly totals above $1.6 billion and reinforced the strongest monthly trend of 2026. The momentum arrived alongside a broader crypto rally, with Bitcoin climbing to $75,133 and Ethereum advancing to about $2,357. Ethereum ETFs also delivered their largest single‑day intake since October, adding another layer of strength to a market that has spent months searching for direction.
Strong Weekly Momentum for Bitcoin and Ether
Bitcoin ETFs collected $608.3 million in net inflows on Thursday, extending a four‑day streak that included $297.6 million on Monday, $189.3 million on Tuesday and $517.2 million on Wednesday. August net inflows reached $2.07 billion through Thursday, surpassing April’s previous monthly high of $1.97 billion with seven trading sessions still ahead. Cumulative net inflows now stand at $53.4 billion, showing how Bitcoin ETFs continue to anchor institutional positioning during the latest market rebound.
Ethereum ETFs added $220.8 million on Thursday, marking their largest daily intake across 203 trading sessions. The funds have absorbed about $512.2 million this week, lifting August inflows to roughly $754.9 million and pushing total net assets to $13.58 billion. Ethereum’s price strength above the $2,300 level is reinforcing the trend, with recent market data showing ETH trading near $2,360.
Ethereum’s Four‑Day Streak Signals Renewed Institutional Demand
Ethereum ETFs pulled more than $220 million on August 20, extending their own four‑day winning streak. BlackRock’s ETHA dominated with about $173 million, followed by ETHB with $35.9 million and Fidelity’s FETH with $5.8 million. Additional inflows from Bitwise’s ETHW and VanEck’s ETHV rounded out the session.
The back‑to‑back inflows above $189 million and $219 million highlight a sharp turnaround after May and June’s combined net outflows of more than $1 billion. Exchange‑held ETH has also fallen from 7.70 million coins on June 2 to 6.54 million on August 18, reducing available selling supply. With ETF demand rising and ETH testing the $2,400 area, the market is watching whether momentum can evolve into a sustained breakout.
