Institutional Crypto Inflows Return Despite Extreme Fear Index
Institutional investors are reallocating assets into digital assets before retail confidence recovers. On April 9, 2026, Bitcoin and Ether ETFs saw a combined inflow of $443.36 million. Bitcoin ETFs led the movement with $358.17 million in inflows, with BlackRock's IBIT contributing $269.3 million. Ether ETFs attracted $85.19 million, with BlackRock's ETHA identified as a key beneficiary. This activity occurred while the Fear & Greed Index remained at 16, indicating extreme fear.
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