# Digital Assets Attract About $50 Billion as Fourth-Quarter Momentum Improves

By Enna Lee

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Published: 2026-10-08T18:55:32.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-08T18:55:32.000Z
Section: Investing

> Year-to-date ETF flows turned net positive in August, while institutional holdings of Bitcoin and Ether futures rose on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange over the past two months.

Digital assets have attracted about $50 billion in inflows since the start of 2026, lifting the annualized pace to roughly $66 billion as third-quarter ETF flows and futures holdings increased.

The annualized rate is above the $52 billion pace estimated in May but remains about half last year’s level.

Year-to-date ETF flows turned net positive in August. ETF flows increased in the third quarter, while institutional holdings of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange rose over the past two months.

Public-company treasuries have been the main buyers this year. Bitcoin miners, by contrast, recorded about $1.8 billion in net sales.

The combination of stronger third-quarter ETF flows and higher futures holdings has provided positive momentum for the fourth quarter.