Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $1.257B Weekly Outflows
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record $1.257 Billion in Weekly Outflows – Asset Managers Face Renewed Selling Pressure
Key Takeaways
- Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.257 billion in net outflows over one week, the largest weekly withdrawal since December 2025.
- BlackRock’s IBIT accounted for the majority of the outflows, including $448.4 million on May 18.
- Bitcoin’s price fell from $78,000 to $76,000 during the period but held above the $75,000 support level.
- Spot Ethereum ETFs saw $471.2 million in outflows over two weeks, while XRP, Solana, and Hyperliquid ETFs recorded net inflows.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Post Largest Weekly Outflows Since December 2025
Spot Bitcoin exchange traded funds experienced net outflows of $1.257 billion last week, marking the most significant weekly withdrawal since December 2025. The data reflects sustained selling pressure across several major asset managers offering Bitcoin ETF products.
The largest single-day outflow occurred on May 18, when Bitcoin ETFs recorded withdrawals totaling $648.6 million. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) accounted for $448.4 million of that amount, representing the largest share among issuers. Other asset managers that reported outflows that day included Bitwise (BITB), Invesco (BTCO), Franklin Templeton (EZBC), VanEck (HODL), and Fidelity (FBTC). Some ETF providers recorded no flows.
Outflows continued through the week. On May 19, total withdrawals reached $331.1 million. IBIT again represented the majority, with $325.6 million in outflows. Most other asset managers reported no flows, while two recorded only minor withdrawals.
On May 20 and May 22, net outflows of $70.5 million and $105.2 million were recorded, respectively. May 21 showed a mixed picture: IBIT posted $103.7 million in outflows, while ARKB was the only ETF to record inflows, totaling $2.8 million.
The pattern indicates that selling pressure was concentrated in specific funds, particularly IBIT, while several competing products experienced limited or no activity.
Bitcoin Price Reaction During the Outflow Period
During the week of ETF withdrawals, Bitcoin’s price declined from $78,000 to $76,000. Market data suggests that ETF outflows coincided with this price movement.
Despite the drop, Bitcoin remained above the $75,000 support level. At the time of reporting, the asset was trading at $77,383.00, indicating a partial recovery from the week’s lows.
The price remained stable even after an announcement by US President Donald Trump regarding an Iran peace agreement. According to the available data, the price decline did not extend beyond the immediate range and did not result in a break below key support levels during the period observed.
For market participants, ETF flows are often monitored as an indicator of institutional demand. The week’s outflows therefore represent a measurable shift in capital allocation within regulated Bitcoin investment vehicles.
Ethereum ETFs Extend Outflow Streak to Two Weeks
While Bitcoin ETFs saw concentrated withdrawals over one week, spot Ethereum ETFs experienced a longer period of outflows.
From May 11 to May 22, Ethereum ETFs recorded net outflows totaling $471.2 million. Of this amount, $216 million occurred during the most recent week. The data shows a sustained reduction in capital allocated to Ethereum-based exchange traded products during this timeframe.
The two-week outflow streak contrasts with the more condensed but larger weekly withdrawal observed in Bitcoin ETFs. Together, the figures indicate that both leading crypto assets faced capital outflows through regulated ETF structures during May.
Altcoin ETFs Record Net Inflows
In contrast to Bitcoin and Ethereum products, several altcoin ETFs reported net inflows during the same period.
Spot XRP ETFs saw net inflows of $22.04 million. Solana ETFs recorded $15.63 million in inflows. Spot Hyperliquid ETFs, which are relatively new to the market, registered $72.38 million in net inflows.
These inflows suggest that while capital was leaving Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, some investors reallocated funds into alternative digital asset products. The data does not specify whether these flows originated from Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs directly, but the timing overlaps with the broader market activity.
The inflow trend in selected altcoin ETFs coincided with the US Securities and Exchange Commission delaying the release of prediction market ETFs, as previously reported. The available information does not indicate a direct link between the regulatory delay and the ETF flow patterns, but both events occurred within the same broader timeframe.
Our Assessment
The past week saw $1.257 billion in net outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs, the largest weekly withdrawal since December 2025, with BlackRock’s IBIT accounting for the majority of redemptions. Bitcoin’s price declined from $78,000 to $76,000 during the period but remained above $75,000 and later traded at $77,383.00.
At the same time, spot Ethereum ETFs recorded $471.2 million in outflows over two weeks, including $216 million in the most recent week. In contrast, XRP, Solana, and Hyperliquid ETFs reported net inflows.
The data shows a divergence between capital movements in major crypto asset ETFs and selected altcoin products, reflecting measurable shifts in investor allocation within regulated exchange traded structures.
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