Bitcoin ETFs See $2.3B Weekly Inflows Ahead of Fed Rate Decision

Spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $2.3 billion in weekly inflows, driven by expectations of U.S. rate cuts and renewed institutional interest.

Fidelity and BlackRock ETFs accounted for over $579 million in inflows on September 12 alone, leading market participation.

Gold remains ahead in performance and capital inflows, but Bitcoin is gaining momentum as market sentiment shifts.

Institutional demand for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds rose sharply this week, with total inflows exceeding $2.3 billion across all U.S. issuers. This surge comes just days before the Federal Reserve is expected to announce its interest rate decision during the upcoming September FOMC meeting.

On Friday, September 12, net inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs reached $642 million. That marked the single largest daily inflow for the week and reflected increased positioning by institutional investors ahead of a likely rate cut.

Fidelity and BlackRock Lead Institutional Demand

Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) recorded the largest inflow of the day with $315 million. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) followed closely with $264 million. The shares of both ETFs gained more than four percent during the past week.

IBIT also reported a daily trading volume of $3.2 billion on September 12, reinforcing its status as the most actively traded U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF. Additionally, BlackRock has moved to tokenize the IBIT ETF following its market traction.

Bitcoin Lags Behind Gold But Eyes a Catch-Up

Despite recent gains, Bitcoin ETFs continue to lag behind Gold ETFs in terms of year-to-date performance. Gold has posted a 40 percent gain in the first eight months of 2025, driven by ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty.

Data from Ecoinometrics shows Gold ETFs have consistently attracted investor capital, while Bitcoin ETF flows had slowed over the previous month. The sharp uptick in Bitcoin inflows this week indicates a potential shift in sentiment.

According to a Reuters survey, 105 of 107 economists anticipate a 25 basis-point rate cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve on September 17. Most also expect another cut in the following quarter, with up to three total reductions likely before year-end.

President Donald Trump recently called for a 100 basis-point cut, though market expectations remain more conservative. The upcoming decision is being closely watched by market participants seeking to hedge against policy uncertainty.

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