Bitcoin ETF Inflows Top $1 Billion This Week, but Pace Still Trails Past Rallies

US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have pulled in more than $1 billion this week, according to Blockto data, and analysts see it as a sign of renewed institutional interest. Bitcoin is trading near $82,259. Analysts called the improvement tentative, noting that flows remain volatile and that sustained inflows are needed to confirm a stronger recovery.

How Past Bitcoin Rallies Compare With Today’s ETF Flows

Since the funds launched in January 2024, Bitcoin has had three steep rallies, meaning gains above 50% without a drop of more than 20% from the peak along the way. From Jan. 23 to March 14, 2024, it rose 79%, from about $39,900 to $71,400, with average daily inflows of $294 million. From Aug. 5 to Dec. 17, 2024, it climbed 96%, from about $54,100 to $106,100, with $202 million a day. From Apr. 6 to Jul. 14, 2025, it gained 53%, from about $78,400 to $119,900, with $248 million a day.

Why the Current Bitcoin ETF Pace Looks Slower

Since July 1, Bitcoin has risen 36%, from about $60,000 to $83,500, but daily inflows have averaged only about $86 million. The funds saw seven days of $500 million or more, roughly one in 11 trading days compared with one in five during the earlier rallies, and no day reached $1 billion. History suggests a steep run would need steadier inflows, though the past is not a promise. Demand from futures or direct spot purchases can also lift the price.