Bitcoin ETFs Draw $225M as BlackRock Leads Fresh Inflows While Ethereum Funds Slip

The divergence highlights continued investor preference for Bitcoin exposure as the broader market trades near recent highs.

Bitcoin rose to around $69,520, gaining roughly 2.6% over the past 24 hours and extending weekly gains above 6%. Ethereum traded near $2,013, while Solana hovered around $87.41 and XRP changed hands near $1.37. Total crypto market capitalization stood near $2.36 trillion, though sentiment indicators remained subdued with the Fear & Greed Index at 19, signaling persistent caution among market participants.

Bitcoin ETFs: $225 Million Net Inflows

Spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $225.2 million in combined net inflows on March 3, underscoring sustained institutional interest in the asset.

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) dominated flows with $322.4 million in new capital, reinforcing its position as the market leader among Bitcoin funds. The strong demand offset outflows from several competing products.

Fidelity’s FBTC recorded $89.3 million in outflows, while Grayscale’s GBTC saw $28.2 million leave the fund. Smaller inflows were reported for Valkyrie’s BRRR ($11.6M) and WisdomTree’s BTCW ($8.7M).

Despite the mixed flows across individual issuers, the overall positive net figure reflects ongoing institutional allocation toward Bitcoin as it trades close to the psychologically significant $70,000 level.

Ethereum ETFs: $10.8 Million Net Outflow

Ethereum-linked ETFs posted a net outflow of $10.8 million, indicating weaker demand relative to Bitcoin.
BlackRock’s ETHA led inflows with $41.9 million, but the gains were offset by withdrawals from other funds. Fidelity’s FETH saw $66.7 million in outflows, while Grayscale’s ETHE recorded a $4.7 million redemption.

Grayscale’s secondary Ethereum product ETH added $18.7 million, partially cushioning the broader decline. Still, the negative daily total suggests investors remain cautious about Ethereum exposure compared with Bitcoin.

The flows come as Ethereum trades around $2,013, up roughly 1.6% on the day and nearly 6% higher over the past week.

Solana ETFs: Minimal Activity

Solana-focused ETFs recorded $0.7 million in net inflows, reflecting limited but still positive institutional activity.
Franklin Templeton’s SOEZ accounted for the entire inflow during the session. Other Solana ETF products, including Bitwise’s BSOL and VanEck’s VSOL, reported flat flows.

Solana traded around $87.41, gaining roughly 3% over the past 24 hours and more than 6% on a weekly basis. Despite the strong price performance, ETF demand remains relatively modest compared with Bitcoin and Ethereum funds.

XRP ETFs: $7.53 Million in New Allocations

XRP-linked ETFs continued to attract selective institutional interest, recording $7.53 million in net inflows.
Bitwise’s XRP ETF led allocations with $6.08 million, while Canary’s XRP ETF added $1.45 million. Other XRP products reported flat flows during the session.

XRP traded near $1.37, rising about 1% on the day and maintaining a market capitalization above $83 billion.

Institutional Demand Persists

Despite cautious sentiment indicators, ETF flows suggest institutional investors continue to allocate capital to regulated crypto investment vehicles.

Bitcoin remains the dominant beneficiary of this demand, with its ETFs consistently capturing the largest share of inflows. The divergence between Bitcoin and Ethereum flows may signal a near-term preference for the market’s most liquid digital asset as prices approach key resistance levels.

If the inflow trend continues, ETF demand could remain a critical support for the crypto market, particularly as Bitcoin tests the $70,000 threshold and broader institutional participation expands.

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