Bitcoin Spot ETFs Attract $1.6 Billion…Have Institutions Started Buying Again?

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With over $1.6 billion flowing into Bitcoin (BTC) spot ETFs for four consecutive trading days, institutional buying is once again leading the market rebound.

According to crypto media outlet Finbold on May 6 (local time), US Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded net inflows for four consecutive trading days from last Thursday to May 5, attracting a total of $1.644 billion. According to SoSoValue, the total assets under management for all Bitcoin spot ETFs were approximately $108.98 billion.

In particular, BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) recorded a net inflow of approximately $890 million over the recent four trading days. As a result, IBIT's holdings surpassed 818,146 BTC, and its asset value increased to approximately $65.47 billion. Fidelity's Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) also saw inflows of over $557 million during the same period, continuing its net purchases for four consecutive trading days. FBTC's notional asset size expanded to $15.7 billion.

Conversely, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) continued to experience outflows. According to the media, GBTC's net assets have decreased by approximately $151 million since April 20, now standing at around $12.28 billion.

Along with the increased ETF inflows, Bitcoin's price also showed a rebound. BTC rose by more than 5.5% over the past 7 days, trading around $81,950 as of May 6. Consequently, its market capitalization also increased to approximately $1.6 trillion, reaching its highest level since late January 2026.

However, the media also reported an increase in profit-taking by spot investors recently. Experts analyzed that if Bitcoin spot ETF inflows slow down in the future, derivative market investors might lean towards bearish positions again, leading to a potential short-term price reversal.

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