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Bitcoin ETFs Snap 10-Day Losing Streak With $222M Inflow

Summarized from CoinMarketCap

US spot Bitcoin ETFs reversed course on July 2, pulling in $221.7M in fresh capital after ten straight days of investor withdrawals.

If you've been watching Bitcoin ETFs bleed money for the past couple of weeks, here's some good news: the bleeding stopped. On July 2, US spot Bitcoin ETFs collectively hauled in $221.7 million in net inflows, putting an end to a bruising 10-day outflow streak that had rattled crypto market watchers.

The star of the day was Fidelity's FBTC, which single-handedly drove most of the recovery by attracting $166 million in fresh capital. That's a pretty dominant showing — basically three-quarters of the day's total inflows came from one fund. If you're not familiar with how these ETFs work, think of them as a way to get exposure to Bitcoin's price without actually holding the cryptocurrency yourself. Money flowing *in* means investors are buying; money flowing *out* means they're heading for the exits.

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Here's where it gets interesting: BlackRock's IBIT — arguably the most high-profile Bitcoin ETF on the market — actually kept losing money even as its rivals bounced back. That split tells you something important about where the market is headed. Investors aren't just treating all Bitcoin ETFs as interchangeable anymore. They're picking favorites, comparing fee structures, brand trust, and performance track records before deciding where to park their cash.

Analysts see this kind of selective behavior as a sign that the Bitcoin ETF market is growing up. Early on, almost any ETF with "Bitcoin" in the name attracted flows. Now, it looks like investors are doing their homework — which is honestly how any healthy market should work. Whether July 2 marks a true turning point or just a one-day breather remains to be seen, but the inflow number is hard to ignore.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Which Bitcoin ETF had the most inflows on July 2?

Fidelity's FBTC led the pack with $166 million in inflows on July 2, accounting for the bulk of the $221.7 million total recorded across US spot Bitcoin ETFs that day.

Q.Why did Bitcoin ETFs have outflows for 10 days straight?

The source does not detail the specific reasons behind the 10-day outflow streak, but the streak ended on July 2 with a significant $221.7 million net inflow day.

Q.Was BlackRock's IBIT part of the Bitcoin ETF recovery on July 2?

No — BlackRock's IBIT continued to see outflows even as the broader Bitcoin ETF market rebounded, suggesting investors are becoming more selective about which ETF issuers they trust.

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