US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record $225.2M Inflows Tuesday, Led by BlackRock’s IBIT
Spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $225.2 million in net inflows on Tuesday, March 4, 2026 — the strongest daily inflow in recent weeks — according to SoSoValue data. The positive flow marks continued institutional re-entry after last week’s first inflows in five weeks.
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led the session with $322.4 million in inflows, more than offsetting redemptions from other major products:
- Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) saw $89.3 million in outflows.
- Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) recorded $28.2 million in outflows.
The weekly inflow total now stands at $683.3 million, building on the prior week’s $787.3 million — the first positive week following a five-week outflow streak totaling nearly $4 billion.
Ether ETFs Turn Negative
In contrast, Ethereum ETFs slipped back into outflows, recording $10.8 million in net redemptions for the day — reflecting ongoing caution around ETH amid broader market uncertainty.
Altcoin-focused products showed selective strength:
- XRP funds attracted $7.5 million.
- Solana funds added $1 million.
Sentiment Remains Deeply Negative Despite Price Recovery
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell to 10 on Wednesday — deep in “Extreme Fear” territory — even as Bitcoin rebounded 5.4% over the past seven days to trade near $69,337. This divergence (rising prices + depressed sentiment) is classic short-covering and opportunistic dip-buying rather than broad conviction.
The rebound has been uneven:
- Bitcoin briefly touched $68,500 intraday but remains below the $70,000–$72,000 resistance zone.
- Ethereum holds just above $2,000 ($2,007 at press time).
- Altcoins like Solana, XRP, and others posted modest gains but remain well off recent highs.
Ray Dalio Criticizes Bitcoin; Bitwise CIO Fires Back
American billionaire Ray Dalio appeared on the All-In Podcast Tuesday, reiterating his long-standing skepticism of Bitcoin:
“I think Bitcoin has received a lot of attention, but as a form of money, it’s small compared with gold. There is only one gold.”
