Bitcoin ETF Inflows Hit Record $2.3 Billion in a Single Day

U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds collectively recorded $2.3 billion in net inflows on Wednesday — the largest single-day figure since the products launched in January 2024. The surge was led by BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), which alone attracted $1.1 billion in a single session.

The record inflows came as Bitcoin's price crossed $104,000 for the first time in three months, driven by a combination of renewed institutional interest, improving macroeconomic sentiment, and growing corporate treasury adoption.

Why Institutions Are Buying Now

Several major hedge funds and asset managers disclosed new Bitcoin ETF positions in their latest quarterly filings. Analysts point to three key drivers: portfolio diversification benefits, reduced correlation with traditional assets, and growing regulatory clarity in the United States and European Union.

"The narrative has shifted from 'should institutions own crypto' to 'how much should they own,'" said Marcus Webb, head of digital assets at a major investment bank. "That's a meaningful change in the investment conversation."