Crypto ETFs Are on Fire: $3.2 Billion Floods Into Bitcoin and Ethereum
Cryptocurrency investors pumped over $3.2 billion into Ether and Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the last week, one of the largest weekly inflows this year, according to data collected by Bloomberg on April 28, 2025.
The influx shows growing investor confidence following a global crypto market surge. Bitcoin ETFs accounted for the majority of the flows, with BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) attracting nearly $1.5 billion, ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) recording up to $620 million, and Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) securing $574 million in inflows.
The figures align with Bitwise’s earlier projection of up to $3 billion in Bitcoin ETF inflows for Q2 2025. To have reached such a level in a single week is proof of stronger-than-expected demand from both retail and institutional investors.
The data shows ETFs’ growing role as an investor-preferred entry asset in cryptocurrency markets.
SEC’s Approval of ETFs Opens Doors for Big Investors
The surging inflows follows regulatory developments that have boosted institutional participation. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024 has since provided a secure standard for regulated crypto investments, reducing risks for traditional investors.
BlackRock’s IBIT, with over $56 billion in assets under management, ranks as the 32nd largest U.S. ETF.
Inflows for US Bitcoin ETFs (Source: Farside Investors)
A crypto-friendly U.S. administration has further supported ETF innovation, with potential expansion into assets like Solana or XRP under discussion.
Bitwise projected in February 2025 that Bitcoin ETF inflows could exceed $50 billion this year, surpassing 2024’s $33.6 billion. The recent $3.2 billion in weekly flows supports this prediction, showing sustained institutional demand and global market acceptance.
$3.2 Billion and Counting: The Maturing World of Crypto Investing
The scale of last week’s inflows points to a maturing cryptocurrency market, with Bitcoin ETFs at the forefront. The Motley Fool reported on Feb. 1, 2025, that IBIT amassed $50 billion in assets within its first year, further solidifying its market dominance.
Supported by regulatory clarity, institutional demand, and global adoption trends, Bitcoin ETFs are in the perfect position for continued growth and expansion.
The $3.2 billion inflow is a testament to the cryptocurrencies’ growing legitimacy as an asset class, with similar movement likely to continue through 2025.
