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Spot Bitcoin ETFs Draw $2.65 Billion in September as Institutional Demand Holds
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs Draw $2.65 Billion in September as Institutional Demand Holds

US spot bitcoin ETFs took in $2.65 billion in net inflows in September, the second largest monthly figure since October 2025. That was lower than August's $3.52 billion, but still well above the levels seen over the past year. Inflows continued into the first day of October with $102.7 million, while spot ether ETFs lost $55.4 million.

Tristan R.
By Tristan R.

Senior Author · October 2, 2026

2 min
Key takeaways
US spot bitcoin ETFs took in $2.65 billion in net inflows in September, the second largest monthly figure since October 2025.
That was lower than August's $3.52 billion, but still well above the levels seen over the past year.
Inflows continued into the first day of October with $102.7 million, while spot ether ETFs lost $55.4 million.

US spot bitcoin ETFs took in $2.65 billion in net inflows in September, the second largest monthly figure since October 2025. That was lower than August’s $3.52 billion, but still well above the levels seen over the past year. Inflows continued into the first day of October with $102.7 million, while spot ether ETFs lost $55.4 million.

Spot Ether ETF Flows Slow Down

Spot ether ETFs attracted $832.43 million in September, down from $1.85 billion in August. It was still their second largest monthly inflow since August 2025.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index stood at 69, in greed territory but not at an extreme.

Bitcoin and Ether Price Update

Bitcoin climbed 3.1% over 24 hours to $86,626, while ether rose 1% to $2,735. John said traders will watch ETF flows and key US data, including the Oct. 8 jobless claims report, inflation figures and Fed commentary that could shift rate expectations.

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Tristan R.
Tristan R.

8+ years covering crypto markets, macro, and geopolitics. Previously at Decrypt and CoinDesk. Focused on the intersection of digital assets and traditional finance.