U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Extend Inflow Streak With $189.3M on Aug. 18

BitcoinWorld U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Extend Inflow Streak With $189.3M on Aug. 18 U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded approximately $189.3 million in net inflows on Aug.

18, marking the second consecutive trading day of positive flows, according to data from Farside Investors. The sustained interest signals continued institutional appetite for regulated Bitcoin exposure despite recent market volatility.

Fund-Level Breakdown BlackRock’s IBIT led the day with $143.6 million in net inflows, followed by Fidelity’s FBTC at $23.9 million, ARK Invest’s ARKB at $19.7 million, and Bitwise’s BITB at $16.1 million. Grayscale’s Mini Bitcoin Trust added $2.9 million.

On the flip side, VanEck’s HODL saw outflows of $16.9 million, partially offsetting the overall gains. The concentration of inflows in the largest funds suggests that investors continue to favor established issuers with deep liquidity and strong brand recognition.