- U.S. bitcoin ETFs recorded a net inflow of nearly $300 million on Tuesday.
- The inflow ended a two-week streak of product redemptions.
- Fidelity’s FBTC led with $165.9 million, followed by Ark’s ARKB.
U.S.-listed bitcoin ETFs reversed a two-week run of outflows and brought in a net nearly $300 million on Tuesday as investors used lower prices to return to crypto-linked products.
The renewed buying interest after a period of heavy withdrawals suggests institutional investors viewed the recent market dip as a buying opportunity, underlining their long-term conviction in the asset despite short-term volatility.
Decisive reversal after weeks of outflows
Initial data from SoSoValue show a significant reversal from last week’s trend, which saw more than $1.17 billion pulled from digital asset investment products.
Fidelity’s FBTC led inflows with $165.9 million in fresh capital, while Ark 21Shares’ ARKB added $102.5 million.
Notably, even Grayscale’s GBTC — which has been experiencing steady outflows for months — recorded a net inflow of $24.1 million.
This return of capital to U.S. products contrasts with the European market, which continued to record steady inflows, indicating a more consistent long-term positioning among investors outside the United States.
Altcoins continue to attract capital
While Bitcoin- and Ether-focused products experienced macro-driven volatility, some altcoin funds continued to draw steady investment.
CoinShares data show Solana-linked products received an additional $118 million last week, bringing their impressive nine-week total to $2.1 billion.
The pattern suggests investors distinguish between macro-sensitive flagship assets and emerging networks that display strong on-chain dynamics.
Fundamentals remain strong as a supply milestone approaches
Despite recent price turbulence, market analysts say Bitcoin’s fundamentals remain robust.
Thomas Perfumo, global economist at Kraken, highlighted an upcoming supply milestone as a key factor in the long-term investment case.
“In roughly seven days, circulating Bitcoin supply will surpass 19.95 million coins, or 95% of the 21 million maximum supply,” he wrote in a note provided to CoinDesk.
Perfumo said the milestone underscores Bitcoin’s programmable scarcity and its enduring role as a “credibly neutral, globally accessible store of value.”
Gold nears record highs amid fiscal warnings
In the broader macro environment, gold continued trading near record highs, around $4,134.60 per ounce.
The metal’s strength is being driven by rising concerns over U.S. fiscal stability.
Economist James Thorne warned that the U.S. may have crossed a fiscal “Rubicon,” potentially triggering a reset akin to a “Bretton Woods 2.0,” which could elevate gold as a hedge against rapidly rising debt levels.
The impact of sharply higher precious metal prices is already evident: major producer Barrick reported quarterly earnings of $1.3 billion and raised its dividend.