Bitcoin ETFs See $471M Net Inflows on Day 1 of 2026 as BTC Surges Past $90K
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 04 2026- Record ETF Inflows: On the first trading day of 2026, Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of $471.14 million, marking the largest single-day inflow since November 2025, indicating strong market demand for Bitcoin.
- Asset Value Surge: The net assets of Bitcoin ETFs increased by over $3 billion to $116.95 billion in just one day, reflecting a rebound in investor confidence despite over $4.5 billion in net outflows in November and December last year.
- Trading Volume Spike: The trading volume on January 2 exceeded $5 billion, the highest since December 2025, suggesting a significant increase in market activity that could attract more investors.
- Price Breakthrough: Bitcoin's price surged over $2,000 to surpass the critical $90,000 resistance level, closing at $89,925, indicating a shift in market sentiment and optimism for future price increases.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
