Crypto ETF Week — Aug 17–21, 2026: net +$2.7B
Net inflows into crypto ETFs reached +$2.7B for the week of August 17–21, 2026, indicating strong institutional demand. Bitcoin and Ethereum led the way, attracting the majority of capital.
TL;DR
- Net flow: +$2.7B
- Total inflows: +$2.7B
- Total outflows: -$17.6M
- Strongest day: Aug 20 (+$862.5M) · Weakest day: Aug 18 (+$268.9M)
Weekly Overview
During the week of August 17–21, 2026, net flows into spot crypto ETFs totaled +$2.7B, with a significant concentration in Bitcoin and Ethereum. Eleven of the thirteen tracked assets experienced inflows, showcasing strong interest across the board.
Flows by Asset
BTC
Net: +$1.9B / Inflow: +$1.9B / Outflow: -$16.1M
| Fund | Flow |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | +$1.3B |
| Fidelity | +$293.1M |
| 21Shares | +$126.9M |
| Bitwise | +$87.3M |
| Grayscale BTC | +$36.2M |
| Morgan Stanley | +$28.9M |
| Grayscale | +$21.2M |
| VanEck | -$16.1M |
| Franklin | +$5.9M |
| Invesco | +$3.6M |
ETH
Net: +$692.6M / Inflow: +$692.6M / Outflow: $0.0M
| Fund | Flow |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | +$536.8M |
| Fidelity | +$56.2M |
| BlackRock ETHB | +$55.5M |
| Grayscale ETH | +$30.2M |
| Bitwise | +$7.1M |
| Grayscale | +$3.2M |
| VanEck | +$1.7M |
| Invesco | +$1.1M |
| Franklin | +$0.8M |
XRP
Net: +$34.6M / Inflow: +$34.6M / Outflow: $0.0M
| Fund | Flow |
|---|---|
| Bitwise | +$25.7M |
| Franklin | +$7.0M |
| Grayscale | +$1.9M |
SOL
Net: +$28.7M / Inflow: +$28.7M / Outflow: $0.0M
| Fund | Flow |
|---|---|
| Bitwise | +$22.5M |
| Grayscale | +$4.0M |
| Fidelity | +$1.3M |
| VanEck | +$0.9M |
LINK
Net: +$13.9M / Inflow: +$14.0M / Outflow: $0.0M
| Fund | Flow |
|---|---|
| Grayscale | +$7.9M |
| Bitwise | +$6.1M |
HYPE
Net: +$3.8M / Inflow: +$5.0M / Outflow: -$1.2M
| Fund | Flow |
|---|---|
| Grayscale HYPG | +$2.6M |
| Bitwise BHYP | +$2.4M |
| 21Shares THYP | -$1.2M |
AVAX
Net: +$1.3M / Inflow: +$1.3M / Outflow: $0.0M
| Fund | Flow |
|---|---|
| VanEck | +$0.8M |
| Bitwise | +$0.5M |
SUI
Net: +$1.2M / Inflow: +$1.2M / Outflow: $0.0M
| Fund | Flow |
|---|---|
| Grayscale | +$1.2M |
HBAR
Net: +$0.8M / Inflow: +$0.8M / Outflow: $0.0M
| Fund | Flow |
|---|---|
| Canary | +$0.8M |
DOGE
Net: +$0.8M / Inflow: +$0.8M / Outflow: $0.0M
| Fund | Flow |
|---|---|
| Grayscale | +$0.7M |
| Bitwise | +$0.1M |
BNB
Net: -$0.3M / Inflow: $0.0M / Outflow: -$0.3M
| Fund | Flow |
|---|---|
| VanEck | -$0.3M |
Daily Breakdown
| Date | Net flow |
|---|---|
| Aug 17 | +$331.0M |
| Aug 18 | +$268.9M |
| Aug 19 | +$709.3M |
| Aug 20 | +$862.5M |
| Aug 21 | +$523.6M |
Biggest Fund Moves
Largest inflows
- BlackRock (BTC): +$1.3B
- BlackRock (ETH): +$536.8M
- Fidelity (BTC): +$293.1M
- 21Shares (BTC): +$126.9M
- Bitwise (BTC): +$87.3M
Largest outflows
- VanEck (BTC): -$16.1M
- 21Shares THYP (HYPE): -$1.2M
- VanEck (BNB): -$0.3M
Market Interpretation
Institutional positioning revealed a dominant preference for Bitcoin, which saw inflows of +$1.9B, primarily driven by major players like BlackRock and Fidelity. Ethereum also attracted considerable capital with +$692.6M, while smaller assets like XRP and SOL recorded modest inflows. The strongest day was August 20, with +$862.5M, indicating a peak in investor activity.
Conclusion
The week concluded with a total net inflow of +$2.7B, reflecting robust demand for crypto ETFs. Overall, the data suggests a positive sentiment among investors during this period.