Bitcoin ETF Balances Top $100B as Blockchain Use Accelerates

• Bitcoin ETF net assets reached $152.01B despite cooling inflows.
• Public blockchain transactions grew 96% year-over-year in 2025.
• Major ETFs like IBIT, FBTC, ARKB drove institutional participation.

Institutional demand for Bitcoin remains high as spot ETFs gain traction across global markets. According to the Q2 2025 “Charting Crypto” report by Glassnode, cumulative Bitcoin Spot ETF balances exceeded $100 billion earlier this year. 

BlackRock’s IBIT, Fidelity’s FBTC, and Ark Invest’s ARKB led the institutional inflows. This reflects increasing institutional confidence in digital assets, with major asset managers expanding their crypto exposure.

Despite a slight pullback from the $100 billion level, the broader trend remains upward. Analysts cited heightened interest among long-term investors, particularly during Q4 2024 and early 2025. 

Notably, consistent inflows occurred around October and November 2024, suggesting strong positioning ahead of market events.

Recent Outflows Show Cooling Trend Amid Record AUM

Meanwhile, SoSoValue data indicates that Bitcoin Spot ETFs recorded net outflows of -$114.83 million as of July 30, 2025. While this suggests short-term repositioning or profit-taking, the total net assets under management reached a record $152.01 billion. 

Charts show increased outflow activity (marked in red) during mid-2025, breaking the earlier inflow trend. In contrast, inflow periods (in green) were stronger during the last quarter of 2024. Analysts attributed this shift to changing market sentiment and broader macroeconomic factors.

Broader Blockchain Growth and Current BTC Price Action

The report also noted that blockchain transaction volumes reached 3.8 billion in early 2025 a 96% year-over-year increase. This expansion is tied to regulatory clarity under the Trump Administration and renewed market optimism. 

Additionally, NFTs are gaining traction outside finance, with sports clubs and gaming companies adopting them to enhance user loyalty. Despite ETF outflows, Bitcoin has shown resilience. At press time, BTC is priced at $113,331.40, reflecting a 2.97% 24-hour decline. 

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