According to data released by SoSoValue, US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $532 million in net flows in a single day on May 4, 2026. This is their third consecutive day of positive inflows. That's not all! The month of April also ended with $2.44 billion, the monthly record since October 2025.
In brief
- $532 million in net flows recorded on May 4, 2026 on American spot Bitcoin ETFs.
- 3rd consecutive day of positive collection, sign of coordinated institutional accumulation.
- $2.44 billion collected in April 2026, best month since October 2025.
- Bitcoin exceeds $80,000 for the first time in over three months.
- Ethereum ETFs also saw $61.3M in net inflows on the same day.
Bitcoin: an institutional appetite that does not weaken
The price of bitcoin has crossed the $80,000 threshold for the first time in over three months. At the time of writing, the flagship crypto asset is trading at around $81,000, up slightly by 1.37% over the past 24 hours.
According to crypto analysts, this recovery is no coincidence. It is based on a structural demand driven by large asset managers via Bitcoin ETFs. Two products largely dominate the flows:
- BlackRock with its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT);
- Fidelity through its Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund.
According to the datathe first captured $335.5 million during the May 4, 2026 session alone. The second contributed an additional $184.6 million. Together, the two giants represent the bulk of the collection. This is a sign that institutional trust is focused on reference transmitters.
Positive flows three days in a row for Bitcoin ETFs: what it really means
A string of three consecutive days of positive flows at these volumes suggests a coordinated conviction rather than simple opportunistic positioning. In the crypto market, this type of sequence generally signals that institutional buyers are not trading the bitcoin price rise as a short-term trading event, but as an accumulation window.
The macroeconomic context also plays a decisive role. Reference is made to the geopolitical détente following a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. Added to this are more favorable economic data. They triggered a rotation towards digital and technological assets. Obviously, bitcoin takes full advantage of this dynamic.
April 2026: the best month since October 2025
The monthly accumulation confirms the extent of the phenomenon. The five consecutive weeks of positive collections totaled $4.02 billion. This is the largest and longest flow of 2026. It even surpasses the previous record of $2.9 billion recorded in March.
The Ethereum ETF is also benefiting from the renewed appetite. THE American Spot Ether ETFs indeed recorded $61.29 million in net inflows on the same day of May 4, 2026. Which reverses a week of outflows.
Decryption: the signal no longer comes only from bitcoin. It is the entire crypto ecosystem side which benefits from the return of institutional investors.
In any case, the 532 million dollars of May 4 and the 2.44 billion of April outline a basic trend. If the series extends to a fourth consecutive day, the bullish momentum should continue with its sights set on $90,000 for bitcoin. To be continued…
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