U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded nearly $1 billion in net inflows on September 21, with BlackRock's IBIT, ARK's ARKB, and Fidelity's FBTC leading the surge. Bitcoin briefly exceeded $87,000 as multiple major ETFs saw strong simultaneous inflows, marking the largest daily inflow since October 2025.
BlackRock and other ETFs purchased $999 million in Bitcoin on September 22, marking the largest daily inflow of 2026 and signaling renewed institutional demand. The cryptocurrency market experienced significant volatility with over $1 billion in liquidations within 24 hours, while Bitcoin gained 5% amid broader market movements.