U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs draw $986.9 million over three straight weeks as institutional buying picks up

U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds brought in $986.9 million over three consecutive weeks of net inflows, underscoring rising institutional appetite for regulated crypto exposure. SoSoValue data show the streak extended through the week ending September 4, with weekly inflows topping the prior period's $924.5 million even as overall ETF trading activity cooled. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) accounted for $691.5 million of the net additions, capturing about 70% of the week's capital into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs. Combined trading volume across the group slipped to $14.5 billion from nearly $19 billion a week earlier, a pattern that points to steady accumulation rather than a surge in short-term turnover. Zeus Research analyst Dominick John said the persistent inflows suggest institutions are gradually rebuilding Bitcoin positions, arguing that ETF buying reflects true spot demand instead of leverage-driven speculation. Presto Research associate Min Jung characterized the move as a catch-up trade versus other risk assets, adding that robust flows signal renewed institutional interest across the broader crypto market. Spot Ether ETFs also extended their run, adding $218.4 million for a third straight week of net inflows. Weekly trading volume in Ether ETFs fell to $4.1 billion from $6.3 billion in the prior reporting period, mirroring the lower-volume, positive-flow dynamic seen in Bitcoin products. August delivered strong monthly totals for regulated funds tied to the two крупней digital assets. Spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $3.52 billion, their best monthly showing since September 2025. Spot Ether ETFs recorded $1.85 billion, the largest monthly inflow since August 2025. The figures indicate institutions allocated across both assets, with Bitcoin still leading. Bitcoin hovered near the $80,000 level. BTC was around $79,951 on Sunday evening after little change over the prior 24 hours, having climbed to nearly $81,700 on Thursday before easing back toward the psychologically important threshold. John pointed to $80,000 as a key level underpinning a constructive setup, with scope toward $82,000 or $85,000, while noting that macroeconomic catalysts are likely to drive the next major move more than crypto-specific headlines. Markets are set to focus on jobless claims and consumer inflation data for clues on Federal Reserve policy, bond yields, and financial liquidity. John said supportive economic conditions could help extend gains in Bitcoin and related investment products. Jung cautioned that hotter inflation could weigh on crypto by reducing expectations for more accommodative monetary policy. The continued inflow streak highlights firm institutional demand as Bitcoin consolidates around $80,000 and investors await the next round of economic signals.