Crypto ETF News: How Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Performed in July 2026

Crypto ETF News: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Records Inflows in July 2026

The crypto market had a rough end to July. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP all closed July 31, 2026, in the red. Yet the monthly picture for crypto ETF news tells a different story. Ethereum funds pulled ahead of Bitcoin and XRP for the month, even as daily flows turned negative almost everywhere.

Here's what happened, and what it means for you.

Key Takeaways

• Bitcoin ETF news for July 31 shows a single-day outflow of $265.37 m, even though the month closed with a $172.43 million net inflow.

• Ethereum ETF news for July was the strongest of the three, with $365.17 m in monthly inflows, led by BlackRock's ETHB.

• XRP ETF news stayed positive on the day, adding $7.69 m, with $27.29 m in inflows for the full month.

Bitcoin ETF News: $172.43M Monthly Inflow

How Did Bitcoin Perform on July 31, 2026?

Bitcoin price today sits at $62,942.86, down over 2.02% intraday, according to CoinMarketCap. That drop pushed Bitcoin's market cap to $1.26 trillion. On the same day, SoSoValue data shows spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds lost $265.37 M, even though cumulative net inflow since launch still stands at $51.32 billion on $76.29 billion in total net assets.

Source: SoSoValue Data

Five of thirteen recorded outflows on July 31:

What Triggered the Bitcoin Sell-Off?

A Coldcard wallet vulnerability drained more than $38M in Bitcoin. According to Lookonchain, funds from around 500 wallets moved into a single address, bc1qnk, totaling 594.48 BTC. That kind of theft rattles confidence fast, and the outflows followed within hours.

Zoom out, and July wasn't all bad. The month closed with $172.43M in net inflows. Bitcoin saw 13 inflow days against 9 outflow days, per SoSoValue.

Ethereum ETF News: $365.17M Monthly Inflow

Why Did Ethereum Turn Positive for the Month?

Ethereum price today reads $1,868.20, down 1.65% intraday, with a $225.45 billion market cap. Spot Ethereum ETFs still added $9.03 million on July 31, per SoSoValue, taking cumulative inflows to $11.21 billion on $10.23 billion in total net assets.

Source: SoSoValue Details

BlackRock's ETHB brought in $15.38 million alone. Grayscale's ETHE, Fidelity's FETH, and Bitwise's ETHW saw outflows between $1.86 million and $2.54 million.

Trader losses added to the mood. Lookonchain reported that Arthur Hayes moved 2,364.38 ETH into Cumberland and Galaxy Digital, receiving 4.3 million USDC. His sale price of $1,821 meant a $241,000 loss. Separately, trader Machi was liquidated three times as the market fell, dropping his account balance under $100,000.

For the month, Ethereum news for Exchange Traded Funds pulled in $365.17M, the biggest monthly gain among the three assets covered here.

XRP ETF News: $27.29M Monthly Inflow

Is XRP Still Positive Despite the Crash?

XRP price today stands at $1.06, down 1.49% intraday, with $66.5 billion in 24-hour trading volume, per CoinMarketCap. 

A fake Flare Network scam contributed to the drop, spreading confusion among holders.

Even so, spot XRP ETFs added $7.69 million on July 31. Bitwise led with a $7.12 million inflow, and Franklin added $576,520. Cumulative inflows now stand at $1.51 billion, with $988.78 million in total net assets and $8.62 million in total value traded on the day.

In the month, XRP recorded an inflow of $27.29M with Total net assets at $988.78M. Seventh Month of 2026 closed with 10 inflow days, 2 outflow days, and 11 days of zero activity, per SoSoValue.

Source: SoSoValue Chart

ETF Snapshot

What's Next for Crypto ETF News Watchers?

Bitcoin shows the biggest single-day pain, driven partly by the Coldcard exploit. ETH carried the month on ETHB's strength. XRP ETF stayed the calmest of the three. Watch whether BTC's monthly inflow streak can survive further security scares, and whether Ethereum's August lead holds up.

CoinGabbar Analysis: Market analysts note that single-day security incidents, such as the Coldcard wallet exploit, tend to trigger outsized short-term reactions in flows relative to their actual dollar size. The strength of Ethereum ETF demand, led by BlackRock's ETHB, suggests institutional interest has not disappeared even as retail traders posted losses, as seen in the reported Arthur Hayes and Machi positions. Analysts generally caution that monthly inflow trends can reverse within days, and recommend tracking daily flow data rather than relying on any single figure.

Conclusion

July 2026 closed with mixed signals across crypto ETF news. BTC absorbed a security-driven outflow, Ethereum ETFs led monthly gains on ETHB strength, and XRP held steady. Investors should watch daily flow data into August for direction.

YMYL Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Cryptocurrency prices and flows are highly volatile and can change rapidly. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always do independent research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision. Figures referenced here reflect.