Crypto ETF Week — Mar 16–20, 2026: net +$59.0M
Net flows into spot crypto ETFs showed a positive trend this week, totaling +$59.0M. BTC and SOL led the gains amidst mixed activity across other assets.
TL;DR
- Net flow: +$59.0M
- Total inflows: +$353.8M
- Total outflows: -$297.9M
- Strongest day: Mar 17 (+$359.4M) · Weakest day: Mar 19 (-$222.5M)
Weekly Overview
During the week of March 16–20, 2026, net flows into spot crypto ETFs totaled +$59.0M, with positive inflows observed in seven of the thirteen tracked assets. The most significant contributions came from BTC and SOL, indicating a concentrated interest in these assets.
Flows by Asset
BTC
Net: +$93.1M / Inflow: +$204.7M / Outflow: -$111.6M
| Fund | Flow |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | +$190.6M |
| Fidelity | -$50.0M |
| Grayscale | -$24.3M |
| Bitwise | -$21.4M |
| 21Shares | -$15.8M |
| Franklin | +$6.2M |
| Grayscale BTC | +$4.7M |
| Valkyrie | +$3.2M |
| VanEck | -$0.1M |
ETH
Net: -$60.0M / Inflow: +$120.8M / Outflow: -$180.8M
| Fund | Flow |
|---|---|
| BlackRock ETHB | +$113.9M |
| BlackRock | -$69.6M |
| Fidelity | -$61.7M |
| Grayscale | -$17.0M |
| VanEck | -$11.9M |
| Bitwise | -$10.5M |
| Grayscale ETH | +$6.9M |
| 21Shares | -$5.9M |
| Invesco | -$3.4M |
| Franklin | -$0.8M |
SOL
Net: +$20.4M / Inflow: +$21.8M / Outflow: -$1.4M
| Fund | Flow |
|---|---|
| Bitwise | +$21.0M |
| Fidelity | -$1.1M |
| Franklin | +$0.8M |
| VanEck | -$0.3M |
LINK
Net: +$4.6M / Inflow: +$1.5M / Outflow: $0.0M
| Fund | Flow |
|---|---|
| Grayscale | +$1.5M |
HBAR
Net: +$0.4M / Inflow: +$0.4M / Outflow: $0.0M
| Fund | Flow |
|---|---|
| Canary | +$0.4M |
XRP
Net: +$0.3M / Inflow: +$4.4M / Outflow: -$4.1M
| Fund | Flow |
|---|---|
| 21Shares | -$4.1M |
| Bitwise | +$3.0M |
| Canary | +$1.4M |
AVAX
Net: +$0.2M / Inflow: +$0.2M / Outflow: $0.0M
| Fund | Flow |
|---|---|
| Grayscale | +$0.2M |
Daily Breakdown
| Date | Net flow |
|---|---|
| Mar 16 | +$234.2M |
| Mar 17 | +$359.4M |
| Mar 18 | -$219.5M |
| Mar 19 | -$222.5M |
| Mar 20 | -$92.6M |
Biggest Fund Moves
Largest inflows
- BlackRock (BTC): +$190.6M
- BlackRock ETHB (ETH): +$113.9M
- Bitwise (SOL): +$21.0M
- Grayscale ETH (ETH): +$6.9M
- Franklin (BTC): +$6.2M
Largest outflows
- BlackRock (ETH): -$69.6M
- Fidelity (ETH): -$61.7M
- Fidelity (BTC): -$50.0M
- Grayscale (BTC): -$24.3M
- Bitwise (BTC): -$21.4M
Market Interpretation
Institutional positioning revealed that BTC attracted substantial capital, with top inflows primarily from BlackRock and Franklin. Conversely, ETH experienced notable outflows, particularly from BlackRock and Fidelity, suggesting a shift in investor sentiment. The strongest day was March 17 with +$359.4M, while the weakest day was March 19, which saw a reduction of -$222.5M, indicating volatility in investor behavior throughout the week.
Conclusion
The week closed with a total net flow of +$59.0M, reflecting a modest increase in capital directed towards spot crypto ETFs. The contrasting inflows and outflows highlight the ongoing shifts in investor preferences within the crypto market.