TLDR
- Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.97 billion in inflows during April, marking the highest monthly total in 2026.
- Bitcoin price rose about 12% in April, supporting increased demand for exchange-traded funds.
- Total net inflows for Bitcoin ETFs reached $1.47 billion in 2026 after offsetting earlier outflows.
- BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF led inflows with nearly $2 billion added during the month.
- Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust ETF posted around $280 million in outflows, the highest among peers.
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds closed April with strong inflows as prices increased steadily during the month. Data shows funds attracted nearly $2 billion, which marks the highest monthly total this year. The gains came as Bitcoin recorded its strongest monthly rise since April last year, supporting investor demand.
Bitcoin ETFs lead April Inflow Surge
Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.97 billion in April inflows, rising from $1.37 billion recorded in March. This increase placed April as the strongest month for ETF inflows in 2026.
The inflows offset earlier outflows seen in January and February, bringing total net inflows for the year to $1.47 billion. Since launch, cumulative inflows into Bitcoin ETFs have reached over $58 billion.
Bitcoin prices rose about 12% during April, which supported increased fund activity across markets. The price gain marked the largest monthly increase since April 2025, when Bitcoin climbed above 14%.
Late in the month, ETFs recorded $490 million in outflows across three trading days. However, these withdrawals did not erase the broader monthly gains.
Ether, XRP, and Solana ETFs Show Mixed Results
Ether ETFs reported $356 million in inflows during April, marking their first positive month since October 2025. Despite this recovery, Ether funds still show $413 million in net outflows for 2026.
Cumulative inflows into Ether ETFs stand at $11.9 billion since their launch period. Market data shows that April activity helped reduce earlier losses recorded this year.
XRP ETFs attracted $81.6 million in April inflows, reflecting their strongest monthly total since December 2025. Total inflows for XRP ETFs reached $124 million during the first four months of 2026.
Cumulative inflows into XRP funds now stand at approximately $1.3 billion. The April performance contributed to steady growth across the segment.
Solana ETFs recorded $38.7 million in inflows during April, marking their lowest monthly intake so far. Total cumulative inflows into Solana ETFs have reached about $1 billion.
Dogecoin ETFs added $2 million in April inflows, contributing to overall fund activity. These inflows represent about 21% of total cumulative inflows of $9.6 million.
Fund Performance Highlights and Institutional Activity
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF led April inflows with about $2 billion added during the month. This performance made it the strongest contributor among Bitcoin ETFs.
Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust ETF recorded $280 million in outflows during April. This placed it as the largest source of withdrawals among the funds.
Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin Trust ETF launched on April 8 and attracted $194 million in inflows. The fund did not record any daily outflows during the month.
April data precedes the 13F filing period scheduled in May. During this period, institutions will disclose their ETF holdings for the first quarter of 2026.
