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Crypto ETFs Lose $1.22B as BTC and ETH Funds See No Green Session

Crypto exchange-traded funds recorded a combined $1.22 billion in net outflows over a single week, with neither Bitcoin nor Ethereum ETF products managing a single positive session across the

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October 12, 2026
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Crypto exchange-traded funds recorded a combined $1.22 billion in net outflows over a single week, with neither Bitcoin nor Ethereum ETF products managing a single positive session across the entire period. The unbroken streak of red days signals broad institutional caution toward spot crypto products.

Crypto ETFs Posted $1.22B in Weekly Outflows

The week's aggregate outflow of $1.22 billion across crypto ETF products covered both Bitcoin and Ethereum funds, with every single trading session finishing in negative territory. A week without one net-positive day is a rare alignment of sustained selling pressure across both asset classes simultaneously. For related coverage, see DOJ Scrutinises Binance Compliance With 2023 Settlement.

While a single week of outflows does not necessarily signal a structural shift, consecutive negative sessions in ETF products tend to reflect institutional positioning rather than retail sentiment, since institutional redemptions drive the daily flow figures reported by fund providers. The absence of even one recovery day reinforces the depth of the withdrawal.

BTC ETFs Accounted for $686.7M of the Losses

Bitcoin ETFs bore the larger share of the week's damage, shedding $686.7 million in net redemptions. That figure represents roughly 56% of the week's combined outflow, making Bitcoin funds the dominant source of selling across the ETF landscape during the period.

The BTC outflow sits against a backdrop where other crypto ETF categories have shown more resilience in recent weeks, pointing to Bitcoin-specific redemption pressure rather than a uniform market-wide reaction. Whether the outflows reflect profit-taking, macro hedging, or portfolio rebalancing is not established by the available data.

ETH ETFs Added Another $504.1M in Outflows

Ethereum ETFs contributed $504.1 million in net outflows, bringing the named BTC-plus-ETH total to roughly $1.19 billion of the reported $1.22 billion aggregate. The near-total overlap between the two figures indicates that losses were concentrated almost entirely in the two largest spot crypto ETF categories.

The parallel outflows from both asset classes suggest the selling was not rotational, where capital exits one product to enter another, but a broad withdrawal from crypto ETF exposure. XRP ETFs continued drawing inflows during a comparable recent stretch, pointing to selective rather than sector-wide redemption activity. Ethereum's ETF losses alone exceeded $500 million, underscoring that selling pressure extended well beyond Bitcoin products.

Together, the BTC and ETH figures indicate that the two flagship spot crypto ETF categories faced simultaneous, sustained pressure across every session of the reported week. Activity in other on-chain asset classes has not shown the same breadth of institutional exit, which distinguishes this episode from typical single-day volatility.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency and digital asset markets carry significant risk. Always do your own research before making decisions.

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