April was the strongest month of the year for spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US. The funds attracted about $1.97 billion, significantly ahead of March’s result of $1.37 billion. The growth coincided with a 12% rise in BTC, which increased investor interest.
After a weak start to the year, the situation changed. Taking into account March and April inflows, the total balance for 2026 became positive again and reached about $1.47 billion. Since launch, the products have already accumulated more than $58 billion.
Demand Returned Along With BTC Growth
April’s dynamics showed a shift in sentiment. While investors reduced positions in January and February, capital is now flowing back into ETFs.
The price increase played a key role. As BTC moves up, inflows into funds accelerate, and the current month clearly confirmed this relationship.
Main Capital Concentrated in IBIT
The main recipient of funds was once again the BlackRock fund. IBIT attracted about $2 billion, forming the bulk of the total inflow.
This increases market concentration. Investors are betting on the largest and most liquid instruments, while other funds receive a smaller share of new investments.
GBTC Continues to Lose Funds
The opposite trend continues for the Grayscale product. In a month, GBTC lost about $280 million. Funds continue to flow into newer and cheaper funds. This process has already become a stable element of the market structure.
End of the Month Saw Position Closures
In the last days of April, funds recorded outflows of about $490 million. This happened after BTC rose, when some investors decided to close positions.
Despite this, the overall result remained positive. The main inflow came in the first half of the month and offset late sales.
New Morgan Stanley ETF Shows Steady Start
The Morgan Stanley fund, launched on April 8, quickly gained volume. Over the month, it attracted about $194 million. Importantly, there was not a single day of outflow during this period. This indicates steady investor interest and trust in the new instrument.
Ether ETF Returns to Inflows
Positive dynamics also affected Ethereum. In April, Ether funds attracted about $356 million, showing the first month of growth since October 2025. However, since the beginning of the year, they are still down about $413 million. Recovery has begun, but has not yet been consolidated.
Altcoin ETF Shows Mixed Dynamics
XRP funds attracted about $81.6 million, showing the best result since the end of last year. This indicates continued interest in alternative assets.
Dogecoin added about $2 million. The amount is small, but the share of the total accumulated inflow remains noticeable. Solana showed the opposite trend. The inflow was $38.7 million, the weakest monthly result ever.
Market Shifts Toward Major Assets
April confirmed the redistribution of capital. The main flow is directed to bitcoin, while other segments receive a smaller share of funds.
This model is typical for recovery phases. Investors first return to the most liquid instruments, and then expand positions in other assets.
What's Next?
The next important stage is the publication of 13F reports in May. They will show which institutional investors held positions in ETFs in the first quarter.
If the data confirm increased participation by major players, inflows may continue. Otherwise, the market will more carefully assess the sustainability of April’s recovery.
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