U.S.-listed bitcoin and ether ETFs recorded $219.2 million in net outflows on Wednesday. The reversal ends a multi-day inflow streak and signals shifting institutional sentiment amid declining crypto prices.
Spot bitcoin ETFs accounted for $163.5 million in redemptions, snapping seven consecutive sessions of inflows, according to data from Farside Investors and CoinGlass. Ether ETFs followed with $55.7 million in outflows, marking their first negative day since March 9.
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The largest bitcoin fund, BlackRock’s IBIT, saw $33.9 million exit after attracting more than $900 million over the previous seven sessions. Fidelity’s FBTC led daily outflows with $103.8 million, while Grayscale’s GBTC recorded $18.8 million in redemptions. Smaller products, including Bitwise’s BITB, also posted modest outflows.
Ether funds showed a similar pattern. Fidelity’s FETH led with $37.1 million in outflows, followed by Grayscale’s ETHE and Bitwise’s ETHW. BlackRock’s ETHA recorded a marginal $1.3 million outflow, partially offset by a $1.1 million inflow into its ETHB staking ETF, indicating mixed positioning within the ether product suite.
The outflows coincided with a broader market decline. Bitcoin fell below $70,000 and is down about 4.1% over 24 hours, while ether dropped 4.3% to $2,159, according to data. The pullback follows a period of sustained ETF-driven demand, suggesting sensitivity to short-term price volatility.
Still, the durability of recent inflows remains under scrutiny as macro conditions tighten and crypto markets retrace. Investors will watch upcoming ETF flow data and price stability to assess whether the reversal reflects temporary profit-taking or a broader shift in institutional allocation trends.
