US-listed Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded $241 million in net inflows last week, marking the third consecutive week of positive flows, according to fund-flow data reported by Pluang.

The streak extends a recovery period for the spot Bitcoin ETF complex, which has alternated between extended inflow runs and sharper outflow episodes since the products launched in January 2024. Three straight weeks of net additions signals sustained allocation activity rather than a one-off rebalancing event.

What does the inflow streak signal?

Weekly flows remain the most-watched gauge of institutional sentiment toward Bitcoin exposure, because ETF share creation and redemption reflect authorized-participant activity tied to actual demand from advisers, funds and wealth platforms.

A $241 million weekly figure is modest by comparison with the category's peak weeks, when single-day creations at the largest funds ran into the billions of dollars. Consistency, not magnitude, is the notable feature of the current run.

Sustained multi-week inflows typically translate into incremental Bitcoin accumulation by ETF custodians, since spot-based products hold the underlying asset rather than derivatives. That mechanically reduces liquid supply available on exchanges, barring offsetting sales elsewhere in the market.

Why weekly flow data matters for market structure

Since the US Securities and Exchange Commission approved spot Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024, the products have become the primary regulated vehicle for US institutional and retail Bitcoin exposure. Flow data now functions as a proxy for traditional-finance sentiment, feeding into both sell-side models and trading desks' positioning.

The current streak suggests allocators have continued adding exposure through a period without a fresh catalytic event, pointing to baseline demand rather than momentum-chasing.

Whether the run extends into a fourth week will depend on upcoming macro data releases and any shifts in the regulatory posture toward digital-asset products, with the next round of weekly fund-flow figures providing the first test.