Crypto ETF Month — August 2026: net +$5.8B
August 2026 saw substantial net inflows of +$5.8B into crypto ETFs, primarily driven by Bitcoin and Ethereum. Institutional interest remains strong despite some volatility.
TL;DR
- Net flow: +$5.8B
- Total inflows: +$6.0B
- Total outflows: -$265.7M
- Strongest day: Aug 20 (+$862.5M) · Weakest day: Aug 10 (-$146.9M)
Monthly Overview
In August 2026, net inflows into spot crypto ETFs reached a significant total of +$5.8B. The majority of the capital was concentrated in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), which together accounted for a substantial portion of the month's flows.
Flows by Asset
BTC
Net: +$3.5B / Inflow: +$3.8B / Outflow: -$264.6M
| Fund | Flow |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | +$3.1B |
| Fidelity | +$325.4M |
| Grayscale BTC | +$210.3M |
| Grayscale | -$137.2M |
| VanEck | -$97.6M |
| Morgan Stanley | +$86.3M |
| Bitwise | +$69.9M |
| 21Shares | +$22.2M |
| Invesco | -$17.0M |
| Franklin | -$8.8M |
| WisdomTree | -$4.0M |
ETH
Net: +$1.8B / Inflow: +$1.8B / Outflow: $0.0M
| Fund | Flow |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | +$1.4B |
| Fidelity | +$180.6M |
| BlackRock ETHB | +$149.4M |
| Grayscale ETH | +$124.8M |
| Bitwise | +$15.8M |
| VanEck | +$6.2M |
| 21Shares | +$5.2M |
| Franklin | +$1.7M |
| Grayscale | +$1.5M |
| Invesco | +$1.1M |
SOL
Net: +$180.2M / Inflow: +$180.2M / Outflow: $0.0M
| Fund | Flow |
|---|---|
| Bitwise | +$130.7M |
| Grayscale | +$22.6M |
| Fidelity | +$16.8M |
| 21Shares | +$3.9M |
| VanEck | +$3.6M |
| Franklin | +$2.6M |
XRP
Net: +$117.8M / Inflow: +$117.8M / Outflow: $0.0M
| Fund | Flow |
|---|---|
| Bitwise | +$69.2M |
| Franklin | +$27.2M |
| Canary | +$14.8M |
| Grayscale | +$4.8M |
| 21Shares | +$1.9M |
HYPE
Net: +$66.2M / Inflow: +$66.2M / Outflow: $0.0M
| Fund | Flow |
|---|---|
| Bitwise BHYP | +$49.5M |
| Grayscale HYPG | +$10.0M |
| 21Shares THYP | +$6.7M |
LINK
Net: +$20.0M / Inflow: +$20.0M / Outflow: $0.0M
| Fund | Flow |
|---|---|
| Grayscale | +$12.1M |
| Bitwise | +$7.9M |
HBAR
Net: +$2.6M / Inflow: +$2.6M / Outflow: $0.0M
| Fund | Flow |
|---|---|
| Canary | +$2.6M |
SUI
Net: +$2.2M / Inflow: +$2.2M / Outflow: $0.0M
| Fund | Flow |
|---|---|
| Grayscale | +$2.1M |
| 21Shares | +$0.1M |
AVAX
Net: +$1.1M / Inflow: +$1.3M / Outflow: -$0.2M
| Fund | Flow |
|---|---|
| VanEck | +$0.8M |
| Bitwise | +$0.5M |
| Grayscale | -$0.2M |
DOGE
Net: +$0.3M / Inflow: +$0.9M / Outflow: -$0.6M
| Fund | Flow |
|---|---|
| Grayscale | +$0.8M |
| 21Shares | -$0.6M |
| Bitwise | +$0.1M |
BNB
Net: -$0.3M / Inflow: $0.0M / Outflow: -$0.3M
| Fund | Flow |
|---|---|
| VanEck | -$0.3M |
Weekly Breakdown
| Week | Net flow |
|---|---|
| Aug 3 – Aug 7 | +$1.1B |
| Aug 10 – Aug 14 | -$372.6M |
| Aug 17 – Aug 21 | +$2.7B |
| Aug 24 – Aug 28 | +$2.0B |
| Aug 31 | +$309.8M |
Biggest Fund Moves
Largest inflows
- BlackRock (BTC): +$3.1B
- BlackRock (ETH): +$1.4B
- Fidelity (BTC): +$325.4M
- Grayscale BTC (BTC): +$210.3M
- Fidelity (ETH): +$180.6M
Largest outflows
- Grayscale (BTC): -$137.2M
- VanEck (BTC): -$97.6M
- Invesco (BTC): -$17.0M
- Franklin (BTC): -$8.8M
- WisdomTree (BTC): -$4.0M
Market Interpretation
Institutional investors favored Bitcoin with notable inflows from BlackRock and Fidelity, indicating strong demand. In contrast, outflows were primarily driven by Grayscale and VanEck, both associated with Bitcoin, suggesting a rotation of capital within the asset class. The strongest day of the month, August 20, with net inflows of +$862.5M, contrasted sharply with the worst day on August 10, highlighting volatility in investor sentiment.
Conclusion
Overall, August 2026 demonstrated robust activity in crypto ETFs, culminating in a net flow of +$5.8B. This month reflects a clear preference for established cryptocurrencies, particularly BTC and ETH.