Why Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs just scooped up $1.5bn and what happens next

Group 1 - Investors have shown renewed risk appetite, with $865 million invested in Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds in the US at the start of the week [1] - The total inflow over the first two trading days of the year reached more than $1.5 billion, with $697 million going into Bitcoin funds and $168 million into Ethereum funds [2][1] - Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced significant price movements, with Bitcoin trading at $93,419 after a nearly 7% increase and Ethereum at approximately $3,222 after an over 8% rise [3] Group 2 - The end of 2025 saw poor performance in crypto markets, with Bitcoin down roughly 20% from October 1 to December 31 due to investor fatigue and a sell-off [3] - Regulatory changes in the US, including a stablecoin bill signed into law, have influenced the market environment for digital assets [4] - Analysts suggest that if market conditions remain stable, Bitcoin could challenge previous highs and achieve moderate new peaks, although gains may be gradual with frequent pullbacks [5][4]