U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Off to a Strong Start in 2026, with $737 Million Inflow on First Day; ETH and XRP Trading Volumes Also Surge

On January 2, 2026, the first trading day of the year, the U.S. Bitcoin (BTC) spot ETF saw a total net inflow of $471.3 million (approximately $737 million), marking the highest daily inflow since mid-November of the previous year. Among these, BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) led the market by securing $287.4 million (approximately $450 million) in new funds, the largest daily inflow since October 8 of the previous year. The inflow amounts for major Bitcoin ETFs are as follows: Fidelity's FBTC: $88.1 million (approximately $137.8 million)...