'Uptober' Starts Green as Bitcoin ETFs Draw $134 Million

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What happened

Spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $134.4 million over the first two trading days of October, rebounding from a Sept.

30 outflow as a weak jobs report cooled Fed rate-hike bets.

Key facts

  • Spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $134.4 million over the first two trading days of October, rebounding from a Sept.
  • 30 outflow as a weak jobs report cooled Fed rate-hike bets.
  • Reported by Decrypt and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:01:03 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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  7. 'Uptober' Starts Green as Bitcoin ETFs Draw $134 Million

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