Bitcoin News Today: U.S. Bitcoin ETFs See $130M Net Inflow on July 24, Reversing Earlier Outflows as BlackRock's IBIT Leads

U.S. Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a net inflow of $130 million on July 24, 2025, according to Farside Investors. This marked the first significant positive flow since mid-July, reversing earlier outflows observed in the sector. The inflow was driven by a combination of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), which attracted $92.8 million in a single day, and other major players like Bitwise BITB ($21 million) and ARK ARKB ($30.3 million). Grayscale’s GBTC, however, faced a $50.5 million outflow, while its smaller counterpart, Grayscale BTC Mini, saw $8.8 million in inflows [1].

The $130 million net inflow into Bitcoin ETFs reflects a shift in market dynamics. This figure contrasts sharply with the sector’s $85.96 million net outflow on July 24, highlighting the volatility inherent in crypto-linked assets. The inflow coincides with broader industry momentum, including a $14.6 billion net inflow into Bitcoin ETFs during the second quarter of 2025, compared to just $627 million in Q1 [2]. Analysts attribute this trend to growing institutional confidence, regulatory developments, and macroeconomic expectations, though they caution against overgeneralizing the results given the sector’s historical volatility [3].

The performance of Bitcoin ETFs also underscores competitive pressures among providers. BlackRock’s IBIT outpaced rivals with a $143 million inflow on July 24, pushing its year-to-date total to over $3 billion [4]. This dominance contrasts with Grayscale’s challenges, as GBTC’s sustained outflows—despite its market share—signal shifting investor preferences toward more liquid or cost-competitive options. The $130 million inflow does not align with earlier analyst forecasts, such as the predicted $1.9 billion in inflows during the first week of January 2025, which were later proven inaccurate [5].

Market participants remain cautious, noting mixed signals in the broader crypto ecosystem. While the Bitcoin ETF inflow occurred alongside a $164 million drop in Bitcoin liquidations, it was accompanied by a $136 million decline in Tron’s total value locked (TVL) [6]. These disparities highlight the fragmented nature of crypto markets, where institutional flows into ETFs do not always correlate with movements in underlying assets. The $130 million inflow, however, reinforces Bitcoin ETFs’ role as a stabilizing force amid volatility, particularly as stablecoin supply hit a record $230 billion in Q2 and Ethereum ETFs added $2.4 billion in six days in mid-July [7].

The data underscores the maturation of crypto as an asset class, with ETFs serving as critical conduits for retail and institutional capital. While regulatory clarity and macroeconomic factors remain central to investor sentiment, the $130 million inflow demonstrates sustained demand for Bitcoin exposure, even as providers adapt to evolving market conditions.

Source:

[1] BlockBeats, [https://www.theblockbeats.info/en/flash/304586]

[2] Yahoo Finance, [https://finance.yahoo.com/news/second-largest-crypto-world-65-123000663.html]

[3] Binance, [https://www.binance.com/en/square/news/bitcoin-news]

[4] Economic Times, [https://m.economictimes.com/crypto-news-today-live-25-jul-2025/liveblog/122889124.cms]

[5] CoinDCX, [https://coindcx.com/blog/crypto-deep-dives/crypto-bull-run-2025/]

[6] Facebook post (Manuel Guevarra), [https://www.facebook.com/manuel.guevarra.369210/posts/trons-total-value-locked-tvl-dropped-by-136-million-from-5847-billion-to-5711-bi/728144****98800/]

[7] CoinDCX, [https://coindcx.com/blog/crypto-deep-dives/crypto-bull-run-2025/]