Bitcoin Pain, ETF Gain: ARK’s ARKB Pulls in Fresh Cash Despite Crypto Slump
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ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Ben of Int’s ARKB drew another wave of investor capital on February 2, 2026, logging approximately $8.34 million in net inflows. The move nudged the fund’s assets under management to about $3.02 billion, with the latest flow representing roughly 0.28% of total AUM — a modest but notable vote of confidence at a time when Bitcoin’s price performance has been under pressure.
The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading around $78,342.01, having shed roughly 29% over the past three months. Despite that steep drawdown, which signals a sharp cooling from prior peaks, short-term indicators remain cautious: the 1-day technical outlook sits at a bearish Sell signal.
The juxtaposition of fresh inflows into ARKB against a backdrop of negative price momentum underscores a familiar dynamic in crypto markets: some investors appear to be using the ETF wrapper to accumulate exposure on weakness, positioning for a potential rebound even as technicals flash red. With flows still positive and AUM holding near the $3 billion mark, ARKB continues to function as a barometer of institutional and retail appetite for Bitcoin risk.
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