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CryptoMedium•18 February 2026•

1 min read

U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Show Resilience as Assets Hold at $85B Despite Price Crash

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U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have demonstrated surprising resilience, maintaining approximately $85 billion in assets under management despite a severe market correction. The leading cryptocurrency experienced a dramatic price plunge, falling from a peak of $126,000 to nearly $60,000. Data shows that total net outflows from the 11 U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs reached only $8.5 billion, a figure relatively small compared to the scale of the price drop. This retention of capital suggests a level of 'stickiness' among institutional and retail investors who have refrained from panic selling. However, market analysts warn that this stability might be deceptive and could potentially mask underlying risks within the ETF structure. The market continues to monitor whether these investment vehicles can withstand further volatility in the digital asset space.