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Markets⌁ 22 hr ago

Bitcoin ETFs Attract $2.4 Billion as SEC Delays Crypto ETF Options Decision

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs booked their strongest weekly inflow since October 2025, even as Bitcoin slipped near $83,000. Meanwhile, the SEC pushed back a key ETF options ruling and Commissioner Hester Peirce prepares to leave.

Emily Volker

By Emily Volker, Editor-in-Chief

Editorial Strategy, Investigative Journalism, Crypto Media, E-E-A-T Standards

PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 28, 2026◆ EDITORIAL STANDARDSNOT FINANCIAL ADVICE
Bitcoin ETFs Attract $2.4 Billion as SEC Delays Crypto ETF Options Decision

Record Demand for U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs

Institutional appetite for Bitcoin returned in force last week. U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds took in roughly $2.4 billion in the week ending September 25, according to SoSoValue data. That is the largest weekly inflow since October 2025, and it moved the funds' net flows for 2026 into positive territory. BlackRock's IBIT reportedly captured about half of the total.

The buying continued even as prices wobbled. Bitcoin touched about $85,160 on Coinbase over the weekend, but that level was quickly rejected. On Monday, September 28, it dipped to an intraday low near $82,680 before steadying around $83,000. The pullback followed remarks from President Donald Trump on Iran that weighed on risk assets globally.

Why Geopolitics and Liquidations Matter

The short-term picture remains fragile. Traders are watching $85,000 as a key resistance line, and a daily close above it would suggest that macro pressure is easing. Long positions took most of the recent losses, with roughly 82% of the latest 24-hour Bitcoin and Ethereum liquidations coming from bullish bets. Analysts also note that a second strong week of ETF inflows would show whether institutions are willing to keep buying through geopolitical dips.

SEC Pushes Back Crypto ETF Options Decision

On the regulatory front, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission delayed its decision on Nasdaq ISE's listing standards for crypto ETF options. The deadline moved from September 27 to November 11, 2026. Options on crypto ETFs would give institutions more tools to hedge and manage risk, so the ruling is closely watched by Wall Street and crypto firms alike.

Hester Peirce to Leave the SEC

The delay comes as the agency prepares for a leadership change. Commissioner Hester Peirce, widely seen as one of the SEC's most consistent supporters of clearer crypto rules, is set to depart on October 2. Her exit leaves the commission's unfinished digital asset agenda in fewer hands, just as it works through new rule proposals and a busy ETF pipeline.

What to Watch Next

Markets will focus on daily ETF flow data, Bitcoin's ability to reclaim $85,000, and any further signals from Washington. For U.S. investors, the mix of strong fund demand and regulatory uncertainty is likely to define the next several weeks.

Emily Volker

Written by

Emily VolkerEditor-in-Chief

Emily Volker is the Editor-in-Chief of CoinRadar Daily, where she leads a multilingual editorial team covering cryptocurrency markets, blockchain innovation, Web3, and global digital asset regulation across eight languages. With more than a decade of experience in financial and technology journalism, she has played a key role in developing high editorial standards and trusted reporting within the digital asset industry. Emily began her career as a financial journalist reporting on commodities, energy markets, and emerging technologies before discovering Bitcoin and decentralized finance in the early 2010s. She later moved to London to join one of Europe's early blockchain-focused media organizations, where she advanced into senior editorial leadership. Her experience reporting through both the rapid expansion of the 2017 ICO boom and the subsequent market correction reinforced her commitment to fact-based, research-driven journalism in an industry often influenced by speculation. She holds a Master's degree in International Journalism from City, University of London, and has completed executive studies in digital media strategy through the Reuters Institute at Oxford. Emily is a strong advocate for editorial transparency, rigorous verification, and responsible financial reporting. She also helped integrate Google's E-E-A-T principles—Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness—into the editorial standards followed by CoinRadar Daily. Under her leadership, CoinRadar Daily has expanded into a global cryptocurrency news platform publishing content in eight languages with a network of editors, analysts, and contributors across four continents. Emily oversees investigative reporting, editorial policy, content quality, and fact-checking processes to ensure every article meets the publication's standards for accuracy, credibility, and independence. Alongside her editorial responsibilities, Emily mentors aspiring journalists through digital media initiatives and regularly speaks at international conferences focused on journalism, fintech, blockchain technology, and digital assets, where she discusses responsible reporting, combating misinformation, and the evolving future of financial media.

CoinRadar Daily Newsroom · Published September 28, 2026 · Informational, not financial advice.

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