Crypto ETFs delivered a second straight day of synchronized gains as bitcoin posted its strongest inflow of 2026 so far. Ether, XRP, and solana funds followed suit, underscoring a sharp rebound in investor confidence.
Momentum accelerated across crypto exchange-traded funds as fresh capital poured back into the market. What began as a tentative recovery earlier in the week turned into a decisive surge, led by a powerful return of demand for bitcoin exposure and reinforced by steady inflows across major altcoin products.
Bitcoin ETFs Dominate: $753.73 Million Daily Inflow
Bitcoin ETFs dominated the session with a $753.73 million net inflow, marking the category’s largest daily intake so far in 2026. The buying was broad and decisive. Fidelity’s FBTC led the charge with $351.36 million, followed by Bitwise’s BITB at $159.42 million and Blackrock’s IBIT with $126.27 million. Ark & 21Shares’ ARKB added $84.88 million, while Grayscale’s Bitcoin Mini Trust saw $18.80 million in new capital. Smaller but notable entries came from Vaneck’s HODL ($10 million) and a rare inflow into Wisdomtree’s BTCW ($2.99 million). No outflows were recorded across the complex. Total value traded climbed to $4.79 billion, pushing net assets sharply higher to $123 billion.
Ether ETFs Extend Recovery With $130 Million Inflow
Ether ETFs also extended their recovery with a $129.99 million inflow, spread evenly across five funds. Blackrock’s ETHA topped the list with $53.31 million, while Grayscale’s Ether Mini Trust attracted $35.42 million. Bitwise’s ETHW added $22.96 million, Fidelity’s FETH brought in $14.38 million, and Grayscale’s ETHE rounded out the gains with $3.93 million. Trading activity reached $1.53 billion, with net assets holding firm at $19.62 billion.
XRP and Solana ETFs Continue Positive Momentum
XRP ETFs maintained their positive run, logging a $12.98 million inflow. Grayscale’s GXRP led with $7.86 million, while Canary’s XRPC and Bitwise’s XRP added $2.73 million and $2.39 million, respectively. Total value traded stood at $30.90 million, lifting net assets to $1.54 billion.
Solana ETFs closed green for a second straight session as well, posting a $5.91 million inflow driven entirely by Fidelity’s FSOL. Trading volume reached $41.82 million, and net assets advanced to $1.18 billion.
What the All-Green Session Means for Crypto Markets
Taken together, Tuesday’s action reflected a decisive shift in sentiment. Bitcoin’s explosive inflow set the tone, ether confirmed follow-through demand, while XRP and solana ETFs continued to attract steady allocations. The result was a rare across-the-board green day that reinforced the market’s growing confidence heading deeper into January. Analysts attribute the surge to renewed institutional appetite, improved macroeconomic conditions, and expectations of further regulatory clarity. The $754 million bitcoin ETF inflow alone signals that large investors are returning to the asset class after a period of caution during late 2025. With all major crypto ETF categories now in positive territory, the market appears poised for a sustained uptrend in the first quarter of 2026.