- BlackRock’s IBIT attracted $80.96 million, boosting total assets to $18.61 billion amid continued institutional and retail investor demand.
- Fidelity’s FBTC posted a $25.90 million inflow, strengthening its position with $11.28 billion in total capital attracted since inception.
- Bitcoin ETF trading volume hit $1.55 billion, supported by a bullish options market showing strong speculative interest and investor engagement.
On April 17, U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a total net inflow of $108 million, showing renewed investor activity.
BlackRock and Fidelity Lead ETF Inflows
According to the data from sosovalue, BlackRock’s IBIT ETF posted the highest net inflow of the day, totaling $80.96 million. This brings IBIT’s cumulative inflow to $17.55 billion, with total assets reaching $18.61 billion. The fund continues to attract institutional and retail interest, supported by its strong brand and lower fees.
Fidelity’s FBTC followed closely with a $25.90 million daily net inflow. Its total inflow now stands at $11.28 billion. These two ETFs continue to outpace peers in both performance and capital inflow, contributing to the $94.51 billion held across all U.S.-listed Bitcoin ETFs.
Despite this momentum, Grayscale’s GBTC remains in decline. It recorded no new inflows and holds a cumulative net outflow of -$22.78 billion. Even with $16.14 billion in assets, investor preference appears to be shifting away from GBTC’s older, higher-cost structure.
Ethereum ETFs See No Movement
While Bitcoin ETFs showed growth, Ethereum ETFs saw zero net flows on April 17. All nine spot Ethereum ETFs recorded neither inflows nor outflows. The contrast suggests that investor attention remains focused on Bitcoin for the moment, likely driven by its established liquidity and institutional trust.
Other active Bitcoin ETFs include VanEck’s HODL, Valkyrie’s BRRR, and ARK Invest’s ARKB. These funds continue to maintain stable inflows and support rising ETF asset totals, as recorded by SoSoValue.
Trading volumes across Bitcoin ETFs reached $1.55 billion on the day, reinforcing healthy investor participation in the market.
Options Market Activity Supports Bullish Sentiment
Options trading around spot Bitcoin ETFs is also increasing. On April 16, the net options inflow (Delta) reached $146.83 million. Total nominal open interest hit $12.73 billion, suggesting strong speculative positioning.
BlackRock’s IBIT saw the largest options volume at $594.45 million, with over 2.58 million open contracts. GBTC led nominal open interest with $312.78 million across 46,950 contracts, reflecting long-term investor holdings.
The Call/Put ratio of 1.94 and a Delta-based ratio of 3.32 indicate rising optimism among options traders regarding Bitcoin’s price direction.
