Institutional flows into Bitcoin (BTC) & Ethereum (ETH): what’s happening
According to a December 6, 2025 update, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net inflow of about US$ 54.8 million on December 5 — led by funds such as ARKB , with IBIT (the largest Bitcoin ETF ) seeing some outflow that day. Over recent days, the broader crypto-fund ecosystem reportedly saw US$ 716 million in total net inflows, with BTC among the top beneficiaries. Data from late November 2025 suggests that following a period of drawdowns and outflows, Bitcoin ETFs have started to see renewed demand — signalling a possible stabilization in institutional sentiment toward BTC. Parallel to that: ETH -based institutional products have also been gaining traction. On December 1, 2025, ETF trackers recorded a one-day net inflow of 25,800 ETH (≈ US$ 72.8 million) and 7-day net inflows of 106,212 ETH (≈ US$ 299.8 million) — indicating robust demand. Recent flows suggest institutions are not only accumulating ETH, but liquidity for ETH-funds remains strong. ...