BlackRock’s Lower-Fee ETFs Attract $81.71M Inflows as Investors Shift Away from High-Cost Alternatives

BlackRock’s IBIT attracted $81.71 million in Bitcoin ETF inflows on April 16. This occurred as Grayscale’s GBTC saw a $222.28 million outflow, reflecting a broader shift toward lower-cost alternatives. IBIT charges 0.25%, while GBTC’s fee is 1.50%. This $200 million gap in fees is driving capital reallocation. BlackRock’s ETHA similarly saw $30.51 million in Ethereum ETF inflows, while Grayscale’s ETHE recorded a $16.68 million outflow. Across the board, investors are moving toward products with more competitive fee structures. Bitwise’s BSOL captured all $15.50 million in Solana ETF inflows, with a 0.20% fee. By contrast, TSOL has seen $102.69 million in cumulative outflows. The pattern is clear: investors are consolidating into lower-cost vehicles, and older, higher-fee products are losing ground.