Bitcoin ETF Inflows Near $1 Billion as Price Surpasses $86,000

Bitcoin climbs above $86,000 as spot ETF inflows near $1 billion, while Ether funds gain traction and renewed crypto demand supports a broader market rebound.

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Bitcoin trades near $86,500 as ETF inflows reach almost $1 billion in one day.

IBIT, ARKB and FBTC captured most of Monday’s renewed Bitcoin ETF demand.

Ether ETF inflows also rise, widening the recovery beyond Bitcoin across crypto.

Bitcoin traded near $86,500 on Wednesday as strong ETF demand reinforced its recent breakout and lifted broader crypto markets. The cryptocurrency reached $87,395 this week, marking its highest level since January. Meanwhile, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $998.95 million on September 21, according to SoSoValue data.

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Bitcoin’s latest advance followed a sharp reversal in ETF flows after a weak period for digital-asset products. The funds recorded their largest daily inflow since October 2025, while Bitcoin moved above $87,000 during Monday’s session. Moreover, the buying followed a $433 million inflow recorded by spot Bitcoin ETFs on September 18.

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust led Monday’s ETF activity with $381.4 million in net inflows. ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF followed with $289.1 million, while Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund received $238.8 million. Together, the three funds accounted for most of the day’s reported inflows, showing concentrated demand across major products.