2026-01-04 10:22:53

The trading volume of US spot crypto ETFs has surpassed the $2 trillion mark—achieved in less than two years. This speed is ridiculously fast and is exactly twice the industry expectation.

What’s even more noteworthy is the recent data. On the first trading day of 2026, the net inflow of BTC spot ETFs reached as high as $471 million, and Ethereum ETFs also recorded $174 million. This is not a coincidence but a signal of institutional funds accelerating their deployment.

What can be seen behind these numbers? Crypto assets are undergoing a transformation of identity—from being marginalized investment products in traditional finance to gradually becoming a standard allocation for mainstream asset management institutions. Large funds do not flow in without reason; they see long-term trends and stability. This sustained institutional-level buying pressure clearly supports market prices.

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YieldFarmRefugee

· 01-05 08:28

2 trillion at this speed is truly incredible. The institutions have completely placed their bets. Once institutional buying starts, there's no turning back. ETF was long overdue. Doubling within less than two years says it all. 471 million in daily inflow—that's the real sign of market entry. Cryptocurrency has grown from wild growth to institutionalization, and it's happening so fast. Mainstream acceptance is already a done deal; latecomers are just the bagholders.

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MEVvictim

· 01-04 21:49

Damn, two trillion? It’s only been two years. Institutions are really starting to play for real, not just talk. Huge funds are pouring in, what are we still hesitating for? This speed is so crazy that I’m a little scared. 471 million net inflow in one day? Are you serious? Wait, do they really believe in this thing? Mainstream adoption is a done deal, no suspense anymore. Why do I feel like I came too late... Big institutions are already bottom-fishing, and I’m still playing with small amounts. This is what they call "identity upgrade," interesting.

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FOMOrektGuy

· 01-04 10:53

Oh my, 2 trillion, at this rate we're really a bit far from being the chosen ones. Institutions are really starting to scoop up the bottom; if I had known earlier, I wouldn't be so conflicted. Wait, they talk about stability? Crypto stability? I laughed out loud. What if this inflow reverses? My heart can't handle it. The expectation of doubling in a year, now it doesn't seem like much at all.

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AirdropHunter9000

· 01-04 10:53

Whoa, two trillion? How long has it been? Institutions are really starting to take it seriously. Oh my God, the entry of institutions is different; this market is stable. Doubling in two years—how many years would that take in traditional finance? I'm just waiting to see how many people will still be stubborn on the sidelines. Is it true? 471 million in a single day net inflow? Are they grabbing vegetables? After institutions finish their layout, retail investors only realize it—I've seen this pattern before. The phrase "standard configuration" sounds so comfortable; finally, it's not a wild asset. Hehe, those who looked down on the crypto world before are now going to feel uncomfortable. Is this confirming a long-term trend or creating illusions? Large capital inflows are a sign that the market bottom has passed.

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MultiSigFailMaster

· 01-04 10:52

Damn, two trillion, this growth rate is really incredible. Institutions are really starting to take it seriously, feels like a turning point is coming. Doubling expectations in two years? I think it still has room to surge. By the way, with this wave of big funds entering, can retail investors keep up? ETFs really change the game. This is truly a sign of mainstream adoption. It feels like those who missed out will regret it to death. Whether institutional buying remains steady or not depends on whether they change their stance later. On the first day of the new year, there was a net inflow of 471 million, big players are clearly confident.

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FlatlineTrader

· 01-04 10:50

Wow, this growth rate, it's definitely more than double the expectations. Institutions are really bottom-fishing. Institutional entry has truly changed the game; this time feels different. Wait, is it 2 trillion? Does that make the people who were bearish before feel pain? The net inflow on the first day of the new year is so strong, it seems big funds are not sitting idle. Now the traditional financial circles also have to admit that we are no longer on the fringe. Honestly, if it weren't for these inflow data, I wouldn't believe it could rise so fast. The support from institutional buying is indeed different; retail investors can't keep up with this pace.

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SignatureDenied

· 01-04 10:46

Oh my, in two years, it has broken 2 trillion. This data really can't be sustained anymore. Institutions are really starting to buy the dip, what does that indicate... Expecting to double in less than two years, how optimistic does that sound? ETF daily net inflows are like bloodsucking, major players are frantically positioning themselves. From the fringes to the mainstream, this shift is quite remarkable. 4.71 billion in one day, is this sending me any signals? The point about identity transformation is well said; traditional finance is finally lowering its head and behaving. What does continuous institutional buying mean? Those who understand, understand. It's definitely not a coincidence, just collusion haha. I'm optimistic about this trend; there will definitely be more opportunities ahead.

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AltcoinMarathoner

· 01-04 10:44

ngl, watching the institutional flows hit like this reminds me of mile 18 in an ultra—everyone thought we'd peak at mile 10, but the real runners just kept stacking. $2T in under two years? that's not noise, that's the adoption curve actually biting.

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HappyMinerUncle

· 01-04 10:38

Wow, two trillion? This growth rate is really outrageous. Have the institutions collectively awakened? The ETF inflow is so strong, it feels like this year I need to increase my holdings... But to be honest, this time is really different, big funds are buying... On the first day of the new year, there's already such a net inflow, that's pretty intense. Institutional entry is just different; the market is much more stable. Is this the real turning point? Honestly, these numbers are quite attractive... Doubling in two years' growth rate, who would have thought? The feeling of being naive and having lots of money is gone; now it's all institutions trading. Have mainstream finance really acknowledged us? That's interesting.

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