Bitcoin ETFs Record $3.52B Net Inflows in August 2026 Strongest Month

US Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded US$3.52 billion in net inflows in August, marking their strongest month of 2026 so far. The performance reversed June's record net outflows of US$4.51 billion for 2026 and continued July's US$172.4 million in net inflows. Bitcoin gained 25% in August, its largest monthly gain since November 2024, according to data from CoinGlass.

Bitcoin ETFs Record Net Inflows Despite Recent Outflows

The funds recorded net inflows on 16 of 21 trading days in August. That included a nine-day run of net inflows from 17 August to 27 August. Despite recent net outflows of US$236.5 million on 1 September, US$14.3 million on 2 September and US$201.9 million on 28 August, the overall monthly performance remained strong.

Total net assets jumped about 31% to US$99.61 billion, while monthly trading volume rose nearly 49% to US$58.63 billion. At the time of writing, BTC was trading at US$77,740, down from a monthly high of US$81,346.

Gains in August have historically been followed by losses in September, according to data from CoinGlass.

Ethereum ETFs See First Net Outflows Since 11 August

The US Ethereum ETFs saw their first net outflows since 11 August on 2 September, with US$48.2 million leaving the funds. Ethereum rallied 29% to US$2,584 but fell back to US$2,404.

XRP ETFs End 11-Day Inflow Streak

The XRP ETFs ended their inflow streak on their latest trading day. On 2 September, US$7.2 million left the funds after an 11-day run that added about US$170 million. XRP gained 27%, reaching a temporary high of US$1.68, with a current price of US$1.36.

Goldman Sachs was the largest disclosed institutional holder of XRP ETFs at the end of Q2, with US$87.4 million in exposure, followed by Jane Street at US$16.6 million and Millennium Management at US$16.2 million.

Investment advisers accounted for most disclosed holdings, though the 13F data reflects positions as of June 30 and does not necessarily indicate a bullish bet on XRP or account for hedges.

FAQ

What was the net inflow for US Bitcoin ETFs in August 2026? US Bitcoin ETFs recorded US$3.52 billion in net inflows in August, their strongest month of 2026 so far. The funds recorded net inflows on 16 of 21 trading days in August, including a nine-day run from 17 August to 27 August.

Who is the largest institutional holder of XRP ETFs? Goldman Sachs was the largest disclosed institutional holder of XRP ETFs at the end of Q2, with US$87.4 million in exposure, followed by Jane Street at US$16.6 million and Millennium Management at US$16.2 million.