Bitcoin ETFs Pull in $6.34B in Q3 as BTC Gains 43%

US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $6.34B net inflows in Q3 2026, per SoSoValue, as BTC price rose 42.71%, its best quarter since Q4 2024. September inflows dropped 25% from August. Ether ETFs had $3.05B inflows, while XRP, Solana, and Zcash ETFs also saw gains.

Citigroup raised its 12-month price targets for bitcoin to $113,000 and ether to $3,028, citing increased crypto activity and ETF inflows. The bank expects $5B in inflows over the next year. Bitcoin and ether have rallied 40% and 68% in the past 3 months, respectively. The failure of the US Senate to advance The Clarity Act has dampened negative sentiment in the crypto market.

A US court rejected claims from nine alleged fraud victims seeking to contest the forfeiture of 127,271 Bitcoin, as they failed to trace their funds to the seized wallets. Judge Rachel P. Kovner ruled they lacked standing, but they may still seek recovery through victim remission if the government wins the case. The Bitcoin is linked to alleged fraud and money laundering involving Prince Holding Group and its chairman, Chen Zhi.

Ripple unlocked 1 billion XRP, valued at $1.49 billion, across four escrow transactions. XRP traded at $1.50, up 0.27%, with observers noting potential liquidity impacts. This marks the start of Ripple's monthly escrow cycle.

Bitcoin rose to $85,518 before retreating to $83,000, while Ethereum traded between $2,650 and $2,730. Crypto-related stocks MSTR and BMNR fell 1.02% and 1.12%. Analysts note Bitcoin's volatility and potential for further consolidation. Inflation data impacted stock markets, with the Dow and S&P 500 declining.

Bitcoin traded near $83,000, down 0.11% in 24 hours, as rising 10-year Treasury yields to 5.3% offset cooling U.S. inflation data. Ethereum rose 0.24%, while other altcoins showed mixed movements. The PCE inflation index rose 3.4% YoY, below estimates, reducing Fed rate hike expectations. Bitcoin's Q3 gain is approximately 44%, its best since Q1 2024.