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BTC/USD $68,420 +2.8%
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BNB/USD $605.20 +0.9%
XRP/USD $0.62 -1.2%
DOGE/USD $0.18 +5.4%
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August 18 ETF Flows See Inflows Across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and XRP

Bitcoin spot ETFs attracted $189.3 million in net inflows. Ethereum spot ETFs recorded $71.47 million in net inflows. Solana and XRP spot ETFs added $1.58 million and $5.81 million, respectiv

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August 18 ETF Flows See Inflows Across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and XRP
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  • Bitcoin spot ETFs attracted $189.3 million in net inflows.
  • Ethereum spot ETFs recorded $71.47 million in net inflows.
  • Solana and XRP spot ETFs added $1.58 million and $5.81 million, respectively.

The latest August 18 ETF flows showed broad-based institutional demand, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP spot ETFs all recording net inflows.

Bitcoin spot ETFs led the market with $189.3 million in fresh inflows, highlighting continued investor interest in the largest cryptocurrency. Ethereum spot ETFs also posted a strong session, attracting $71.47 million in new capital.

Meanwhile, Solana and XRP spot ETFs remained in positive territory, adding $1.58 million and $5.81 million, respectively.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Lead Institutional Demand

Bitcoin once again accounted for the largest share of daily ETF inflows, reinforcing its position as the primary destination for institutional crypto investment.

Ethereum followed with solid inflows, while Solana and XRP continued to attract smaller but positive allocations. The broad participation across multiple digital asset ETFs suggests investors maintained confidence across the crypto market rather than concentrating solely on Bitcoin.

Daily ETF flows remain a closely watched indicator of institutional sentiment and capital allocation.

ETF FLOWS: BTC, ETH, SOL and XRP spot ETFs saw net inflows on Aug. 18.BTC: $189.3METH: $71.47MSOL: $1.58MXRP: $5.81M pic.twitter.com/PuTziHMIeI

— Cointelegraph (@Cointelegraph) August 19, 2026

Positive Momentum Continues

The latest August 18 ETF flows indicate continued institutional interest across the major cryptocurrency ETF market.

With all four spot ETF categories recording net inflows, investors will be watching upcoming trading sessions to see whether the positive momentum continues. Sustained inflows could support broader market sentiment, particularly if accompanied by stronger spot demand and improving on-chain activity.