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Anthony Scaramucci, founder of global investment firm SkyBridge Capital, said Tuesday that spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have gained momentum after pulling in more than $1 billion in year-to-date inflows.
Interest in Bitcoin ETFs has continued to grow, with major financial institutions entering the market. Morgan Stanley has launched the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust ETF, while Goldman Sachs has filed for its first Bitcoin ETF.
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF remains the largest in the category, holding $61 billion in assets.
Analyst Eric Balchunas said the ETFs have attracted more than $1 billion in net inflows year-to-date. He also reported that total lifetime inflows reached $58 billion, which is $5 billion short of a new record.
SoSo Value data showed ETF flows were negative in the first two months of 2026 before rebounding strongly in March and April.
Across the category, the ETFs held a combined asset value of $99.73 billion, representing 6.55% of Bitcoin’s total market capitalization.
In trading on Tuesday, shares of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) rose 1.81% in after-hours trading after closing 1.71% lower at $42.51 during the regular session. Year-to-date, the stock has fallen 14.38%.
Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings indicated IBIT ETF is trailing across medium- and long-term price performance, with Momentum metrics signaling weakness.
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