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BTC $96,420 +2.34% ETH $3,280 +1.82% SOL $185.40 -0.92% BNB $642.50 +0.45% XRP $2.18 +3.12% DOGE $0.082 -1.50% ADA $1.05 +0.80% AVAX $42.10 +1.15%
09/23/2026

Bitcoin ETF Inflows Top $999M as BTC Tests $87K

What happened: Bitcoin surged past $86,500 on September 22, trading near $85,420 at publication time, buoyed by spot ETF inflows of $999 million on Monday and $715 million on Tuesday.

Bitcoin ETF Inflows Top $999M as BTC Tests $87K

What happened: Bitcoin surged past $86,500 on September 22, trading near $85,420 at publication time, buoyed by spot ETF inflows of $999 million on Monday and $715 million on Tuesday. These are the largest inflows since October 2025 and rank among the top ten since ETF launch. Ethereum and Solana ETFs also attracted $162 million and $29 million, respectively. The rally coincided with a drop in oil prices after reports that Iran may reopen the Strait of Hormuz if U.S. pressure eases. Several altcoins hit new all-time highs, and CME announced upcoming Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap futures.

Why it matters: The sharp ETF inflows signal renewed institutional appetite for Bitcoin, reversing a bearish trend seen earlier in September. The market response remains sensitive to geopolitical developments, with the Iran-Hormuz situation directly impacting risk appetite. The expansion of crypto derivatives on CME and new altcoin highs reflect broadening market participation, but the rally’s durability depends on continued de-escalation and sustained inflows.

Source: Decrypt