Bitcoin ETFs Pull In $1.07 Billion in Three Days as BlackRock and Franklin Templeton Prepare New Funds

Bitcoin ETFs Pull In $1.07 Billion in Three Days as BlackRock and Franklin Templeton Prepare New Funds

Demand for bitcoin through exchange-traded funds remains alive. According to Farside, spot bitcoin ETFs attracted $1.07 billion in the first three sessions of the week of October 19-23, 2026.

The end of the week was weaker, but the result was positive. Meanwhile, major asset managers are expanding their lineups of bitcoin products.

Inflows and outflows by day

The week started strong. On October 19, the funds took in $526.7 million, the largest daily inflow since September 22, with BlackRock's IBIT alone collecting $665.2 million.

On October 22 and 23, the funds lost $773.5 million. Nevertheless, the week closed with a net inflow of about $301.2 million, and IBIT added $565.7 million over the five days.

In our view, this kind of seesaw looks more like profit-taking after a strong start to the week than investors leaving the funds.

BlackRock is preparing a buffer bitcoin ETF

BlackRock has filed for a "buffer" bitcoin ETF. Using options on IBIT, the fund limits initial losses to roughly a tenth per tranche.

The structure is designed for cautious investors. Options absorb part of the decline, and the price is usually a cap on gains.

Franklin Templeton: stock dividends into bitcoin

On October 22, Franklin Templeton filed for two ETFs that reinvest stock dividends into bitcoin. Both become effective on October 27.

The first tracks the VettaFi US Large-Cap 500 Bitcoin DRIP index, charges a 0.09% fee and holds roughly 95% in stocks and 5% in bitcoin. The second is built on an index of non-financial companies from the Nasdaq-100.

We believe products like these bring the audience of classic equity funds closer to bitcoin. The allocations are small, but the entry point for this money is a familiar one.

What this means for the basis and spreads

ETF inflows support demand for spot bitcoin. Participants who service the funds often hedge with futures, so the basis also shifts on days of large flows.

From what we see, with strong inflows the basis and funding on perps tend to rise, and with outflows they compress. Days like October 19 and 22 usually produce the most noticeable price divergences between venues.

Buffer funds will add demand for IBIT options. For an arbitrage trader this is an indirect factor, but it makes the bitcoin derivatives market deeper.

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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. How much did bitcoin ETFs attract in the week of October 19-23, 2026?

According to Farside, $1.07 billion in the first three days. After two days of outflows, the net inflow for the week was about $301.2 million.

2. How much did IBIT collect for the week?

BlackRock's IBIT attracted $565.7 million for the week.

3. What is BlackRock's buffer bitcoin ETF?

It is a fund that uses options on IBIT to limit initial losses to roughly a tenth per tranche. In return, such products usually cap gains as well.

4. When do Franklin Templeton's bitcoin ETFs launch?

The filings were made on October 22, and both funds become effective on October 27. They reinvest stock dividends into bitcoin, and the first one has a 0.09% fee.

Conclusion

Spot bitcoin ETFs collected $1.07 billion in three days and closed the week in positive territory despite outflows at the end. IBIT was once again the main recipient of the money.

At the same time, the product lineups from BlackRock and Franklin Templeton are growing. For the market, these are new channels of demand, and for an arbitrage trader, a livelier basis and funding on days of large flows.

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