JPMorgan estimates that 2026 digital-asset inflows since the start of the year total approximately 50000000000 USD
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The report estimates that digital-asset inflows since the start of 2026 total approximately 50000000000 USD, and says capital-flow momentum improved in the fourth quarter.
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Report: Crypto market inflows since the start of the year total approximately 50000000000 USD, with momentum improving in the fourth quarter
PANews October 9 reported, citing The Block, that JPMorgan analysts issued a report estimating that funds flowing into digital assets since the start of 2026 total approximately 50000000000 USD, or approximately 66000000000 USD on an annualized basis, higher than the May recorded in 52000000000 USD, but still roughly half last year's pace. The report noted that ETF flows have improved since August and have turned net positive year-to-date;CME institutional positions in Bitcoin and Ethereum futures have rebounded over the past 2 months; listed-company treasuries have been the primary buyers, while Bitcoin miners have been net sellers of approximately 1800000000 USD year-to-date. Analysts believe that third-quarter ETF flows and futures positions both increased, providing positive capital-flow momentum for the fourth quarter.
PANews said the news was sourced from a report by The Block.
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A report issued by JPMorgan analysts estimates that funds flowing into digital assets since the start of 2026 total approximately 50000000000 USD, or approximately 66000000000 USD。
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The report said annualized capital flows were higher than the May recorded in 52000000000 USD, but still roughly half last year's pace.
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The report noted that ETF flows have improved since August and have turned net positive year-to-date.
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The report noted that CME institutional positions in Bitcoin and Ethereum futures rebounded over the past 2 months.
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The report said listed-company treasuries were the primary buyers, while Bitcoin miners have been net sellers of approximately 1800000000 USD。
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Analysts believe that third-quarter ETF flows and futures positions both increased, providing positive capital-flow momentum for the fourth quarter.
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The core message of this report is that capital entering the digital-asset market has increased this year, while ETF flows and institutional futures positions have also improved recently. Put simply, buyer-side capital momentum in the market is reportedly more positive than before, although the current inflow pace remains roughly half that of last year.
Why it matters to readers
Net capital inflows, institutional futures positions, and purchases by listed-company treasuries can be used to gauge whether market demand for capital is strengthening; miners' net selling represents a source of selling pressure cited in the report.
Beginners can view this as a set of indicators of market capital movements, rather than a conclusion that prices will necessarily rise. Going forward, they can watch whether ETF net inflows and CME institutional positions continue to rebound.
Risks and unknowns
The original article was relayed by PANews citing The Block and did not include the original JPMorgan report.
Figures such as approximately 50000000000 USD, and approximately 66000000000 USD on an annualized basis are analysts' estimates; the evidence does not specify the full statistical methodology.
“Improving fourth-quarter momentum” is the analysts' assessment and does not mean capital flows will necessarily continue to increase.
The evidence does not provide specific details of ETF flows or CME institutional positions.
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