The week of April 13 to 17, 2026, marked a decisive shift for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Bitcoin ETFs led with nearly $1 billion in inflows, ether extended a strong recovery, and both XRP and solana posted solid gains, pushing total weekly net inflows to $1.36 billion.
Bitcoin ETFs: Third Consecutive Week of Gains
Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $996.38 million in net inflows, marking a third consecutive weekly gain. The week started with a sharp $291 million outflow on Monday, driven largely by heavy redemptions from Fidelity's FBTC and Ark & 21Shares' ARKB. That weakness proved temporary. From Tuesday onward, flows turned decisively positive, culminating in a $663.91 million surge on Friday that pushed total net assets back above $100 billion.
Blackrock's IBIT dominated the week, attracting $906.1 million and acting as the primary engine of demand. Ark & 21Shares' ARKB rebounded strongly to finish with $98.5 million in inflows, while Bitwise's BITB added $54.1 million. Morgan Stanley's MSBT emerged as a notable new force, extending its inflow streak to eight consecutive days, accumulating $71.1 million for the week and $133 million since launch, with an average daily inflow of $16.6 million. Its competitive 14 basis point fee structure is already raising questions about how incumbents may respond.
Not all funds shared in the recovery. Fidelity's FBTC recorded $103.8 million in net outflows, while Grayscale's GBTC shed $79.7 million, continuing its role as a consistent source of selling pressure. Grayscale's Bitcoin Mini Trust, however, attracted $39.7 million, suggesting a shift within the same issuer's product suite.
Ether ETFs: Steady Seven-Day Streak
Ether ETFs followed with a steadier trajectory, recording $275.83 million in net inflows. After a mixed start, the group moved into a sustained inflow streak, closing the week with seven consecutive positive sessions. Blackrock's ETHA and Fidelity's FETH drove the bulk of demand, while ETHB (Ethereum Mini Trust) continued to attract consistent inflows, reinforcing its growing appeal. Grayscale's Ether Mini Trust also saw steady allocations, even as ETHE experienced intermittent outflows.
XRP and Solana ETFs Gain Traction
In smaller segments, the tone was notably constructive. XRP ETFs recorded $55.39 million in net inflows, supported by consistent buying in Bitwise's XRP and Franklin's XRPZ. The flows were not explosive, but they were steady, pushing total assets back above the $1 billion mark. Solana ETFs delivered $35.17 million in net inflows, driven primarily by strong late-week demand in Bitwise's product and supported by contributions from Fidelity's FSOL. The segment showed increasing traction after a quieter prior period.
Market Outlook: Rebuilding with Purpose
The broader takeaway is clear. Bitcoin remains the anchor, ether is gaining consistency, and smaller assets are beginning to participate more meaningfully. The market is no longer tentative. It is rebuilding, with purpose. The $1.36 billion weekly inflow signals that institutional conviction is returning, and the ETF ecosystem is expanding beyond just bitcoin and ether into a multi-asset future.