Bitcoin ETF Outflows Top $4.34B Over Four Weeks, IBIT Sees $1.09B Withdrawal
US spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded four consecutive weeks of net outflows, totaling $4.34 billion, with $1.22 billion withdrawn last week alone. BlackRock’s IBIT led last week’s redemptions with $1.09 billion in outflows—its second-largest weekly withdrawal—while Fidelity’s FBTC also saw significant redemptions. Total assets under management declined amid market volatility, regulatory uncertainty, profit-taking and macroeconomic pressures. Sustained ETF outflows have contributed to near-term downward pressure on Bitcoin price, though some traders view the sell-off as a buying opportunity. Crypto traders should monitor weekly ETF flow data, diversify portfolios and employ risk management strategies. Longer-term adoption and regulatory clarity could reverse the current bearish trend.
Bearish
Sustained net outflows from Bitcoin ETFs—totaling $4.34 billion over four weeks—signal waning institutional demand and have added downward pressure on Bitcoin’s price in the short term. Factors such as market volatility, regulatory uncertainty and macroeconomic headwinds are driving redemptions, reinforcing a cautious trader sentiment. While some view the pullback as a buying opportunity, continued withdrawals could prolong bearish momentum. In the long term, improved regulatory clarity and broader adoption may reverse the trend, but near-term ETF outflows point to a bearish outlook.