Bitcoin ETFs record $93.1M inflows as BlackRock and Fidelity buy $400M BTC despite $250M in sales and continued institutional activity.
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded net inflows of $93.1 million over the past week as institutional activity remained active.
Data shows that BlackRock and Fidelity purchased nearly $400 million worth of Bitcoin, despite selling around $250 million during the same period.
The net positive flow suggests continued demand for Bitcoin exposure through regulated investment products, even as short-term selling occurred across markets.
ETF Inflows Reflect Continued Institutional Demand
Recent ETF data shows that total inflows reached $93.1 million over the past week.
This came as combined purchases by major asset managers approached $400 million. At the same time, sales totaled around $250 million.
BLACKROCK AND FIDELITY SOLD $250M BTC LAST WEEK
But they bought almost $400M.
Total ETF inflow last week: +$93.1M. Institutions are buying the dip on BTC. pic.twitter.com/Ytsx6qmU66
— Arkham (@arkham) March 23, 2026
The difference between buying and selling activity resulted in a net positive flow.
This indicates that institutional demand remains present, even as market conditions shift. Investors continue to use ETFs as a way to access Bitcoin exposure.
Such activity reflects portfolio adjustments rather than a full shift in direction. Institutions often rebalance holdings while maintaining overall exposure to digital assets.
This pattern has been observed during periods of price volatility.
BlackRock Activity Shows Short-Term Selling and Long-Term Positioning
On March 20, BlackRock clients recorded outflows in both Bitcoin and Ethereum.
The data shows that 658 BTC, valued at $45.94 million, was sold. In addition, 12,229 ETH worth $25.98 million was also reduced.
JUST IN: BlackRock clients Sold $45.94 million in BTC And $25.98 million in ETH on March 20
Bitcoin: -658 BTC (-$45.94M)
Ethereum: -12,229 ETH (-$25.98M)BlackRock's $IBIT Total Holding: 784,651.3 BTC ($54.8B)
BlackRock's $ETHA + $ETHB Total Holding: 32,90,001 ETH ($6.75B)… https://t.co/9VoYio1ZYw pic.twitter.com/s0TU7fvwCC— Crypto Patel (@CryptoPatel) March 23, 2026
These daily outflows reflect short-term adjustments by investors. ETF flows can vary based on market conditions, liquidity, and trading strategies.
Such movements are common during periods of price consolidation. Despite these outflows, BlackRock continues to hold large positions in digital assets.
Its Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, holds approximately 784,651.3 BTC, valued at around $54.8 billion. This shows continued institutional exposure to Bitcoin.
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Large Holdings Highlight Ongoing Market Participation
BlackRock’s Ethereum products, ETHA and ETHB, hold a combined total of about 3.29 million ETH.
These holdings are valued at approximately $6.75 billion. The firm also has around 92,959.88 ETH staked, worth about $199 million.
These figures indicate that institutions remain active participants in digital asset markets. ETF structures provide a way to gain exposure without direct ownership of cryptocurrencies.
The combination of inflows and large holdings reflects ongoing participation rather than withdrawal.
Market participants continue to monitor ETF data as an indicator of institutional behavior.
