Bitcoin ETF Inflows Hit USD 3.8 Billion as Fed Decision Nears

RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Institutional capital inflows into Bitcoin Exchange‑Traded Funds (ETFs) continue, although the outlook for crypto assets remains closely tied to the direction of US monetary policy.

Bitcoin ETF inflows reached USD 3.8 billion over three consecutive trading weeks from August 17 to September 4, 2026. During the same period, the total net assets of spot Bitcoin ETFs stood at approximately USD 101.3 billion.

Indodax Chief Marketing Officer Aloysia Dian said the inflows show institutional demand remains solid despite Bitcoin’s price volatility. “Meanwhile, the consistency of ETF inflows serves as one indicator that can be used to gauge the dynamics of Bitcoin demand,” she said in a statement in Jakarta on Wednesday, September 9, as quoted by Antara.

Investor attention has now shifted to several upcoming US economic data releases ahead of the US Federal Reserve (The Fed) meeting. The Producer Price Index (PPI) will be released on September 10, followed by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on September 11, while the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting will take place on September 15–16.

Current market expectations place the probability of a 25‑basis‑point (bps) interest rate hike at 58.4 percent, while the probability of rates remaining unchanged stands at 41.6 percent.

These expectations are influenced by August labor market data, which showed an increase of 162,000 jobs and an unemployment rate of 4.1 percent. However, interest rate projections may still shift once the latest inflation data is released.

Aloysia said ETF flows and macroeconomic indicators need to be assessed together. ETF flows reflect institutional demand, while the PPI, CPI, and the Fed’s decisions shape market perceptions of future economic conditions.

“However, investors still need to look at all these indicators comprehensively, conduct their own research (DYOR), and not rely on a single piece of data as the sole basis for decision‑making,” she said. ***