US-listed Bitcoin ETFs recorded a $197.4 million inflow in the latest week, ending an eight-week outflow streak and sparking hopes of institutional demand recovery.
In a significant turnaround for US-based Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), data from Farside Investors revealed that these funds experienced a net inflow of $197.4 million in the week ending July 13, 2026. This marked an end to an eight-week period where ETFs had seen weekly outflows.
The majority of this influx was attributed to the BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, which attracted $291.9 million. However, it was partially offset by outflows from other major funds such as Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund, and ARK 21 Shares Bitcoin ETF.
The recovery in inflows follows a period where investors withdrew approximately $8.26 billion since May 11th. Analysts are cautious about declaring this a definitive sign of institutional demand returning. Markus Thielen from 10x Research noted that there has been a historical pattern of Bitcoin performing better early in the month, which could influence current market sentiment.
While the inflow is notable, it remains modest compared to previous outflows and does not indicate sustained investor interest yet. Jamie Coutts, chief crypto analyst at Real Vision, suggested earlier this week that Bitcoin might be nearing the end of its bear phase based on technical indicators showing reduced selling pressure.
Ether ETFs also saw a similar trend with $84.42 million in net inflows during the same period, led by BlackRock and Fidelity’s Ether funds. This break from their own eight-week outflow streak suggests that institutional investors are gradually shifting back into crypto assets after months of selling pressure.
Despite these positive signs, analysts remain cautious. Russell Thompson from Hilbert Capital believes Bitcoin is still in a downcycle and could reach its lowest point around October 2026. The broader implications for traders suggest continued volatility as institutions reassess their positions, with key areas to watch including ETF flows, stablecoin activity, and institutional buying patterns.
Traders should monitor these trends closely, particularly the ETF inflows and outflows, which can signal significant shifts in market sentiment. Additionally, they should keep an eye on broader macroeconomic factors such as central bank policies that may impact crypto markets.
Source: Cointelegraph. Summarized and rewritten by the Vexoda Newsroom. This is market news, not financial advice.