Bitcoin ETFs Hit $40 Billion Inflows, Setting Historic Crypto Record

Spot Bitcoin ETFs have attracted over $40 billion in lifetime inflows, with investors pumping in new money on May 8, 2025. This indicates continued confidence from everyday savers and large companies in purchasing Bitcoin through regulated funds. The total inflows reached $40.33 billion, a new high water mark for lifetime flows. Since their launch in early 2024, investors have been putting money into the products, keeping ETF flows rising despite price fluctuations. The growth in inflows has been steady, increasing from $12 billion in March 2024 to nearly $35 billion in March 2025. Institutional investors such as asset managers and hedge funds are piling in, using ETFs to gain Bitcoin exposure. This adds a safety layer and hedging for large portfolios, but also introduces stricter regulation. The rise above $40 billion indicate that ETFs have gained a piece of the market, but they're only one way Bitcoin is held. Observers will eye ETF flows as a sentiment gauge, with increased inflows indicating new confidence and outflows suggesting buyers are looking for alternatives. The growth in ETF inflows reflects increased confidence in Bitcoin as a regulated investment vehicle.