Key Takeaways
- • U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded 5.06 million USD in combined net inflows on October 15, 2026, according to TokenPost citing SoSoValue data, reversing a 261.46 million USD outflow the previous day.
- • BlackRock's IBIT took in 16.79 million USD, offset by a 7.64 million USD outflow from Grayscale's BTC fund and a 4.09 million USD outflow from Invesco's BTCO.
- • Bitcoin traded at 82,893.70 USD as of October 16, 2026, up 1.44 percent from the UTC daily close of October 15, with a daily range of 82,717.00 to 83,203.60 USD.
- • Citigroup raised its 12-month Bitcoin price target to 113,000 USD from 82,000 USD on October 1, 2026, forecasting roughly 5 billion USD of inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs over the following year.
Summary
U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded 5.06 million USD in combined net inflows on October 15, 2026, according to TokenPost, which cited SoSoValue data. BlackRock's IBIT drew 16.79 million USD, while Grayscale's BTC fund recorded 7.64 million USD of outflows and Invesco's BTCO lost 4.09 million USD. The daily result contrasted with a 261.46 million USD outflow on October 14, 2026. Cumulative net inflows for U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs stood at 56.96 billion USD, and total trading volume for October 15 was 2.28 billion USD.
Bitcoin was priced at 82,893.70 USD as of October 16, 2026, up 1.44 percent versus the UTC daily close of October 15, according to Investing.com. The UTC-day high was 83,203.60 USD and the low was 82,717.00 USD. Bitcoin's market capitalization was 1,660.00 billion USD, ranking first among cryptocurrencies, with 24-hour volume of 25.64 billion USD and circulating supply of 20.10 million BTC.
In a October 1, 2026 assessment reported by Yahoo Finance, Citigroup raised its 12-month Bitcoin price target to 113,000 USD from 82,000 USD. The bank expected roughly 5 billion USD of inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs over the following 12 months, linking its view to stronger crypto activity and a more supportive macroeconomic backdrop. Citigroup also cited the September 2026 failure of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act to advance, and noted that higher interest rates can weigh on assets that generate no cash return.
Bitcoin was priced at 82,893.70 USD as of October 16, 2026, up 1.44 percent versus the UTC daily close of October 15, according to Investing.com. The UTC-day high was 83,203.60 USD and the low was 82,717.00 USD. Bitcoin's market capitalization was 1,660.00 billion USD, ranking first among cryptocurrencies, with 24-hour volume of 25.64 billion USD and circulating supply of 20.10 million BTC.
In a October 1, 2026 assessment reported by Yahoo Finance, Citigroup raised its 12-month Bitcoin price target to 113,000 USD from 82,000 USD. The bank expected roughly 5 billion USD of inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs over the following 12 months, linking its view to stronger crypto activity and a more supportive macroeconomic backdrop. Citigroup also cited the September 2026 failure of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act to advance, and noted that higher interest rates can weigh on assets that generate no cash return.
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