Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF outflows topped $1.22 billion in one week

what happened

Crypto Briefing reported that U.S. spot exchange-traded funds tracking Bitcoin and Ethereum posted combined net outflows of more than $1.22 billion during the October 5–9, 2026, trading week. Selling hit both of the leading crypto ETF categories at the same time. Bitcoin funds had their weakest week since late June, while Ethereum products suffered their largest weekly withdrawal since January 2026.

Bitcoin ETFs registered approximately $679 million to $681 million in net redemptions, ending a three-week run of inflows. The sharpest pressure came in the middle of the week, when one-day withdrawals exceeded $484 million to $487 million. Ethereum ETFs lost about $542 million over five straight sessions of outflows, extending their run of negative days to nine.

A significant share of the withdrawals came from the largest issuer’s products, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and its Ethereum counterpart (ETHA). Solana ETFs recorded around $25 million in outflows, ending a 14-week inflow streak. Even so, year-to-date flows for both Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs remain positive. The withdrawals occurred amid continuing regulatory developments and market volatility.

why it matters

The simultaneous outflows from Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana products point to a broader pullback in crypto ETF demand during the week. Redemptions can require issuers to reduce their underlying holdings, while the concentration of Bitcoin selling in one midweek session may reflect repositioning by a small number of large holders. Ethereum’s nine-session losing streak and biggest weekly withdrawal since January add to the cautious signal.

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