Ethereum ETFs Outpace Bitcoin in 2026 Inflows, But Gap Remains Steep

Ethereum spot ETFs have taken in more new money than Bitcoin spot ETFs so far in 2026, with a total of approximately $1.5 billion in inflows, compared to $985 million for Bitcoin.

This data, sourced from SoSoValue, highlights the daily inflows and outflows of crypto ETFs in the U.S. spot market. Spot ETFs directly hold the underlying coins, so their share prices rise and fall with the cryptocurrency's market value.

Despite Ethereum's higher inflow, Bitcoin ETFs remain significantly larger, with a total of $109 billion in assets under management, compared to $18 billion for Ethereum ETFs.

Bitcoin ETFs have had a strong recovery in 2026, with $6.3 billion in inflows during the third quarter alone, more than six times their total for the entire year. This surge occurred as Bitcoin marked its first winning quarter in a year.

Bitcoin ETFs have collected a staggering $57.6 billion in net inflows since their inception, compared to $13.8 billion for Ethereum ETFs. At the current inflow rate, Ethereum funds are outpacing Bitcoin funds by about $525 million annually, but it would take more than 80 years to close the existing $44 billion gap in total inflows.

The disparity in fund sizes also comes down to price appreciation. The value of the crypto assets within these funds affects their total assets. Bitcoin funds, currently valued at $109 billion, have gained about $52 billion since inception, driven by appreciation in their underlying coins.

The performance of both asset classes will determine the future landscape of crypto investment.