- U.S. Bitcoin ETFs saw the largest single-day inflow in five months, totaling 11,898 BTC or roughly $1 billion.
- April 22’s ETF inflow was 500 times the 2025 daily average, signaling a significant rise in institutional Bitcoin interest.
- ARK 21Shares, Fidelity, and BlackRock led daily ETF net inflows, while Grayscale’s GBTC lagged behind despite its trading volume.
On April 22, 2025, U.S.-based Bitcoin exchange-traded funds received nearly $1 billion in net inflows, totaling 11,898 BTC. This marked the most significant daily increase in the last five months, according to recent figures from Glassnode. The sharp uptick reflects a rising demand for Bitcoin through institutional investment channels.
The inflow on April 22 was over 500 times higher than the average daily inflow seen since the beginning of 2025. So far this year, the average daily net inflow has remained low, at around 23 BTC. The spike brought the cumulative net inflow of U.S. Bitcoin ETFs to $36.69 billion, according to data from SoSoValue.
ARK 21Shares Leads Daily ETF Gains
ARK 21Shares (ARKB) led the inflow surge, recording $267.10 million in net investments. Fidelity’s FBTC followed closely with $253.82 million, while BlackRock’s IBIT received $193.49 million. These three funds accounted for the majority of the day’s gains, underscoring investor confidence in these vehicles.
Despite being among the top in overall trading volume, Grayscale’s GBTC underperformed. It attracted only $65.06 million in net inflows, significantly less than its competitors. The figures suggest a shift in preference among investors toward other spot ETF options.
Bitcoin Price Climbs Toward $95K
The market value of Bitcoin increased significantly during the time of inflow activity. Bitcoin climbed above essential resistance areas before reaching nearly $95,000 during that day. The ETF-related activities matched the rising Bitcoin price, which indicated that institutions were becoming more active in this market space.
