Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin ETFs Surge Past $150B as Ethereum Loses Institutional Ground

Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a total net inflow of $149 million on October 27, marking the third consecutive day of positive flows, according to SoSoValue data. This surge was led by Ark Invest and 21Shares' ARKB ETF, which saw $76.401 million in inflows, and BlackRock's IBIT, which added $65.266 million. The total net asset value of Bitcoin ETFs now stands at $155.888 billion, with ETF holdings accounting for 6.83% of the cryptocurrency's total market value.

The inflows come amid growing institutional confidence in Bitcoin, driven by macroeconomic stability and regulatory progress. BlackRock's IBIT alone has accumulated $65.371 billion in historical inflows, reinforcing its dominance in the ETF space. Meanwhile, a Coinotag report found that Ethereum ETFs faced $244 million in net outflows during the same period, highlighting Bitcoin's continued stronghold as a preferred institutional asset.

In a separate development, Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission approved the ChinaAMC Solana ETF—the region's first spot Solana product—on October 27. The ETF, trading under code 03460, offers RMB and USD counters with a 0.99% management fee and leverages OSL Exchange's platform. This milestone follows strong client interest, with nearly 80% of surveyed Standard Chartered Hong Kong clients expressing intent to invest in virtual assets. The approval underscores Asia's growing role in crypto innovation and aligns with broader global trends, as Bloomberg reports 155 pending U.S. crypto ETF applications across 35 assets, including 23 for Bitcoin and Solana.

The recent inflows into Bitcoin ETFs reflect a broader market recovery. From October 20–24, 2025, Bitcoin ETFs saw $446 million in net inflows, with BlackRock's IBIT capturing $324 million. This follows a volatile 2024–2025 period marked by alternating outflows and inflows, with total ETF assets rising from $30 billion to $150 billion as Bitcoin's price climbed to $110,615. In contrast, Ethereum ETFs faced $244 million in outflows, with Fidelity's FETH leading withdrawals at $95.25 million, according to a FinanceFeeds report.

Institutional activity further highlights Bitcoin's institutional adoption. BlackRock recently transferred $226 million in Bitcoin and Ethereum to Coinbase Prime for ETF rebalancing, as detailed in a CryptoNinjas report. The move aligns with broader liquidity management strategies, as ETFs increasingly serve as vehicles for institutional exposure.

Looking ahead, analysts anticipate accelerated ETF approvals in the U.S. as regulatory delays linked to the government shutdown ease. With Bitcoin ETFs nearing $150 billion in assets and Ethereum's ETF outflows persisting, the market's focus remains on Bitcoin's role as a hedge against macroeconomic uncertainty. Meanwhile, the Hong Kong Solana ETF's launch signals expanding access to alternative crypto assets, potentially diversifying institutional portfolios.