Bitcoin and Ether continue strong performance in Crypto ETFs
April 18, 2026
The recent upsurge in crypto ETFs continued as Bitcoin and Ether led the charge with sustained gains. XRP and Solana also showed strong increases in investments. The momentum in these crypto assets suggests a broader demand for ETFs.
Bitcoin ETFs saw a net inflow of $26.05 million, extending their streak for the third day in a row. Despite this positive trend, there was complexity within the market dynamics. Blackrock’s IBIT stood out with $81.71 million in inflows, while Grayscale’s Bitcoin Mini Trust and Morgan Stanley’s MSBT added $16.67 million and $13.36 million, respectively. On the flip side, Fidelity’s FBTC, Ark & 21Shares’ ARKB, and Grayscale’s GBTC experienced redemptions, though the inflows managed to surpass the outflows by a slim margin. The total trading volume reached $2.29 billion, pushing net assets up to $97.90 billion. Bitcoin ETFs have seen three consecutive days of inflows totaling $623 million.
Similarly, Ether ETFs experienced a six-day streak of inflows, with a total addition of $18.02 million. Blackrock’s ETHA led the way with $30.51 million, while Grayscale’s Ether Mini Trust showed positive inflows of $6.72 million. However, Grayscale’s ETHE and Bitwise’s ETHW saw outflows totaling $16.68 million and $2.52 million, respectively. Trading volume hit $701.47 million, with net assets closing at $13.69 billion.
XRP ETFs demonstrated a noteworthy inflow of $11.87 million across three funds. Bitwise’s XRP received the most significant amount at $7.16 million, followed by Franklin’s XRPZ and Canary’s XRPC with $3.16 million and $1.55 million, respectively. The trading volume for XRP ETFs reached $19.70 million, resulting in net assets of $1.08 billion. Solana ETFs showed remarkable performance with a $15.50 million inflow, entirely directed towards Bitwise’s product. The trading volume for Solana ETFs amounted to $44.60 million, with net assets rising to $891.75 million.
The market rally for Bitcoin ETFs is growing with a clear pattern emerging. Bitcoin is being predominantly driven by key players, while Ether is stabilizing with broader involvement. The smaller assets are gaining consistent inflows, indicating a steady trend in the market.
In conclusion, the sustained gains in crypto ETFs, particularly Bitcoin and Ether, are indicative of a positive market sentiment and growing investor interest. As the market continues to show signs of recovery and stability, it will be interesting to see how these trends evolve in the coming days.