Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) selling accelerated midweek as bitcoin and ether funds suffered another wave of aggressive exits. XRP and Solana offered limited relief, posting modest inflows amid broader market stress.
Selling Pressure Intensifies as Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Lose $1 Billion
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ETF Capitulation Continues With Bitcoin, Ether Hit by Massive Outflows
The sell-off showed no signs of slowing. What began as post-holiday caution quickly hardened into full-scale capitulation, with crypto ETFs enduring another punishing session as investors continued to pull risk off the table.
Bitcoin ETFs absorbed the heaviest blow, recording a $708.71 million net outflow as six funds closed firmly in the red. Blackrock’s IBIT and Fidelity’s FBTC accounted for the majority of the damage, shedding $356.64 million and $287.67 million, respectively.
Additional pressure came from ARKB, which lost $29.83 million, followed by Bitwise’s BITB at $25.87 million. Grayscale’s GBTC and Valkyrie’s BRRR rounded out the exits with losses of $11.25 million and $3.80 million. Trading activity remained elevated at $5.51 billion, while net assets slipped further to $116.48 billion.
Ether ETFs followed a similar path, posting a $297.51 million net outflow as red dominated nearly the entire complex. Blackrock’s ETHA led the decline with a $250.27 million exit, dwarfing losses elsewhere.
Fidelity’s FETH saw $30.89 million leave, while Grayscale’s ETHE shed $11.38 million. The lone bright spot was Grayscale’s Ether Mini Trust, which attracted $10.01 million, though it did little to offset broader selling. Additional outflows from TETH and ETHV pushed total volume to $2.20 billion, with assets easing to $18.28 billion.
XRP ETFs managed to swim against the current, posting a $7.16 million net inflow. Bitwise’s XRP led with $5.26 million, supported by smaller additions into Franklin’s XRPZ and Canary’s XRPC. Trading volume reached $29.94 million, keeping net assets steady at $1.39 billion.
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Solana ETFs also finished in the green, pulling in $2.92 million. Vaneck’s VSOL, Fidelity’s FSOL, and Grayscale’s GSOL each contributed incremental inflows, lifting total trading volume to $45.68 million and closing assets at $1.10 billion.
Overall, the day reinforced a clear trend. Bitcoin and ether ETFs remain under sustained pressure as investors reduce exposure, while smaller pockets of resilience in XRP and Solana hint at selective positioning rather than broad-based confidence.
FAQ 📉
- Why did crypto ETF selling intensify midweek?
Investors continued de-risking after the holiday, triggering aggressive exits from bitcoin and ether funds. - How large were Bitcoin and Ether ETF outflows?
Bitcoin ETFs lost about $709 million, while Ether ETFs saw roughly $298 million in net outflows in one session. - Did any crypto ETFs see inflows despite the selloff?
Yes, XRP and Solana ETFs posted modest inflows, signaling selective rather than broad-based buying. - What does this mean for near-term market sentiment?
Persistent ETF outflows point to cautious sentiment, with confidence still concentrated outside BTC and ETH.
