Key Takeaways
- • U.S. Bitcoin ETFs attracted $1.0747 billion in net inflows over the three sessions ending October 21, 2026, reversing a prior $228.4 million outflow from the preceding five sessions.
- • Ether ETFs continued net outflows of $114.5 million over the same three-day window, highlighting a divergence between the two products.
- • BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust led Bitcoin ETF gains, while Fidelity's FBTC recorded withdrawals.
- • Inflows were concentrated on October 19 and October 21, according to the source data.
Summary
U.S. Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded $1.0747 billion in inflows across three sessions ending October 21, 2026, according to Pluang's report on the flows. The inflows reversed a $228.4 million outflow recorded over the previous five sessions. The bulk of the buying was concentrated on October 19 and October 21, with BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust leading gains. Fidelity's FBTC, by contrast, saw withdrawals during the period.
Ether ETFs moved in the opposite direction. The products continued to experience net outflows totaling $114.5 million over the same three-day window, Pluang reported. The divergence points to stronger investor demand for Bitcoin exposure relative to Ether through spot ETF vehicles during these sessions.
Pluang's broader market snapshot as of October 22, 2026 at 18:32 WIB showed that of 50 major cryptocurrencies tracked, 5 rose and 44 fell. Notable decliners included AVAX, down 4.35% at Rp166.999, XTZ, down 4.32% at Rp5.493, and ALGO, down 4.09% at Rp1.969. The source notes typical hold times of 87 to 130 days and mixed buy-sell order activity across these assets.
Ether ETFs moved in the opposite direction. The products continued to experience net outflows totaling $114.5 million over the same three-day window, Pluang reported. The divergence points to stronger investor demand for Bitcoin exposure relative to Ether through spot ETF vehicles during these sessions.
Pluang's broader market snapshot as of October 22, 2026 at 18:32 WIB showed that of 50 major cryptocurrencies tracked, 5 rose and 44 fell. Notable decliners included AVAX, down 4.35% at Rp166.999, XTZ, down 4.32% at Rp5.493, and ALGO, down 4.09% at Rp1.969. The source notes typical hold times of 87 to 130 days and mixed buy-sell order activity across these assets.
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