December 17th, U.S. Bitcoin ETF funds rebound, with Fidelity FBTC leading with $457 million in net inflows

According to Farside Investors data, on December 17th, the overall net inflow of US spot Bitcoin ETFs was approximately $457 million, indicating a significant rebound in institutional funds after two consecutive days of outflows. In the previous two days, Bitcoin ETFs experienced a total net outflow of about $635 million, and as of now this week, the net outflow remains around $177 million.

Specifically, the Fidelity-backed spot Bitcoin ETF—FBTC—became the biggest beneficiary on that day, attracting approximately $391 million in funds, significantly leading the market. Its total net assets have increased to about $12.4 billion, further consolidating its core position in the Bitcoin ETF sector.

Meanwhile, the BlackRock-backed IBIT fund also recorded a net inflow of approximately $111 million on the same day, showing that Bitcoin ETFs issued by leading asset management firms remain the primary allocation choice for institutional investors.

However, not all products experienced net inflows. Some Bitcoin ETFs managed by Bitwise and ARK Invest saw slight redemptions on the same trading day, reflecting ongoing structural differentiation of funds among different ETFs.

Overall, the rebound in Bitcoin ETF fund flows on December 17th may be related to the market’s reassessment of the medium- to long-term value of Bitcoin allocations. As institutional investors continue to participate in the Bitcoin market through ETF channels, changes in fund flows will remain an important indicator for observing Bitcoin price trends and market sentiment.