Crypto ETFs Pull $934M Inflows as Institutions Boost Bitcoin, Ether

Institutional demand for digital assets surged as Bitcoin ETFs saw $627.24 million in inflows on Thursday, the 4th day in a row.

Written by: Arslan Butt • Friday, October 3, 2025 • 1 min read

• Last updated: Friday, October 3, 2025

Quick overview

Institutional demand for digital assets surged with Bitcoin ETFs seeing $627.24 million in inflows over four consecutive days.
BlackRock's IBIT fund led the inflows with $466.55 million, while Ether ETFs also experienced significant inflows of $307.05 million.
Trading volumes were high, with Bitcoin ETFs trading $5.59 billion and Ether ETFs $2.24 billion.
Analysts suggest that sustained capital inflows indicate broader acceptance of digital assets by mainstream investors.

Institutional demand for digital assets surged as Bitcoin ETFs saw $627.24 million in inflows on Thursday, the 4th day in a row. BlackRock’s IBIT fund led the way with $466.55 million, followed by Fidelity’s FBTC with $89.62 million. Ark 21Shares’ ARKB added $45.18 million and Bitwise’s BITB $11.17 million.

Smaller but steady inflows came from Grayscale’s Bitcoin Mini Trust ($10.17 million), GBTC ($2.85 million) and Vaneck’s HODL ($1.71 million). No outflows for the 3rd day in a row. Trading was active with $5.59 billion traded and total net assets of bitcoin ETFs at $161.03 billion.

Ether ETFs See $307M Inflows

Ether ETFs also saw big inflows of $307.05 million across 7 funds. BlackRock’s ETHA fund led with $177.11 million, Fidelity’s FETH added $60.71 million. Bitwise’s ETHW contributed $46.47 million, Grayscale’s Ether Mini Trust and ETHE added $12.71 million and $4.07 million respectively.

Wall St. is buying the dip—spot crypto ETFs just hauled in ~$934M in a day. Institutions aren’t waiting for confirmation. Are you? 📈💼#BitcoinETF #Flows #Crypto #Institutions
https://t.co/YSFsoPGvdA

— DeFi Tax (@defitax_us) October 3, 2025

Vaneck’s ETHV and 21Shares’ TETH also saw inflows of $3.30 million and $2.70 million respectively. Total trading was $2.24 billion and total net assets $30.19 billion. This is institutional interest in ether alongside bitcoin.

Institutional Demand Drives Market

4 days in a row of inflows into both bitcoin and ether ETFs shows institutional investors are getting more confident. Key points:

Big asset managers: BlackRock and Fidelity are getting the majority of the inflows.
Trading volumes: Bitcoin ETF trading $5.59 billion, Ether ETF trading $2.24 billion.
Market sentiment: If this continues October could be a big pivot to institutional crypto adoption.

Analysts say the sustained capital flowing into ETFs means broader acceptance of digital assets by mainstream investors. With inflows concentrated in the big funds the momentum could impact pricing and liquidity across the crypto market in the coming weeks.

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Arslan Butt

Lead Markets Analyst – Multi-Asset (FX, Commodities, Crypto)

Arslan Butt serves as the Lead Commodities and Indices Analyst, bringing a wealth of expertise to the field. With an MBA in Behavioral Finance and active progress towards a Ph.D., Arslan possesses a deep understanding of market dynamics. His professional journey includes a significant role as a senior analyst at a leading brokerage firm, complementing his extensive experience as a market analyst and day trader. Adept in educating others, Arslan has a commendable track record as an instructor and public speaker. His incisive analyses, particularly within the realms of cryptocurrency and forex markets, are showcased across esteemed financial publications such as ForexCrunch, InsideBitcoins, and EconomyWatch, solidifying his reputation in the financial community.