Bitcoin ETFs See Record Inflows: Institutional Interest Peaks
Institutional interest in Bitcoin continues to grow as the crypto market sees one of its most active weeks recently. U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded their strongest performance of the year on 22 May, pulling in a total of $1.05 billion in net inflows, the largest single-day total of 2025 so far. The numbers point to a renewed wave of confidence in digital assets.
Bitcoin ETFs Record Largest Single-Day Inflows of 2025
This Bitcoin ETF inflows show that investors are steadily returning to Bitcoin-backed investment products despite lingering regulatory questions.
Bitcoin ETFs accounted for the vast majority of this increase, totaling $934.8 million. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led the charge, attracting $877 million on its own. This marks one of the highest daily inflow totals for IBIT since it launched in early 2024.
Fidelity's FBTC trailed behind, bringing in $49 million in inflows. In April alone, IBIT increased net investments by $900 million. This wave of investor interest comes as the Securities and Exchange Commission delays a decision on Fidelity’s proposal for in-kind redemptions, a move that could reduce tax liabilities and trading costs for ETF holders.
Despite ongoing regulatory uncertainty, May is shaping up to be the most bullish month of 2025 for crypto ETFs. On May 19, net inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs totaled $667.4 million.This marked the fourth day in a row of positive activity for these investment vehicles, further reinforcing institutional appetite.
Inflow Breakdown Highlights Investor Preferences
Investor appetite for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) remained strong, with Thursday’s inflow data highlighting clear preferences across major products.
This latest breakdown shows that while institutional interest remains high overall, certain funds are clearly preferred over others, especially those with lower fees or stronger track records.
Price Moves Higher as Bitcoin Strengthens Its Hold on the Market
As investor money flows into ETFs, Bitcoin’s price is also climbing. The asset is currently trading at 105,935 dollars, moving closer to its all-time high of 110,000 dollars. The constant and steady rise has continued despite ups and downs in the wider financial markets.
Bitcoin’s consistent performance boosts investor confidence and reinforces its position as the leading digital asset.
Bitcoin Market Share Reaches 63 Percent
Bitcoin's market dominance is increasing in addition to its price gains. Bitcoin's share of the overall crypto market has increased by 3% in the last six days, reaching 63%.
During all this, the altcoin market faces decline because the total value of altcoins has dropped by 6.2%, bringing the total market capitalization to approximately 1.2 trillion dollars.
The shift shows that Bitcoin is not only leading in price action and ETF interest, but it is also increasing its overall market share. As investors avoid riskier assets, Bitcoin remains their top choice.
A Strong Month for Bitcoin Amid Regulatory Delays
Although investors start investing big amounts in Bitcoin ETFs, the regulatory environment continues to come up with more challenges. A decision regarding Fidelity's proposal to permit in-kind redemptions of its ETF has been delayed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. This change may reduce taxes and trading costs for investors, but it’s still under review.
With all these uncertainties, significant inflows and growing market dominance suggest that institutions are increasingly recognizing Bitcoin as both an asset also a store of value.
