U.S. Crypto ETFs See Record $1.2B Outflows as Institutional Demand Falters

Key Facts

1U.S. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs recorded combined net outflows exceeding $1.2 billion in the week ending October 9.

2Solana snapped a 14-week inflow streak, while XRP and NEAR emerged as rare areas of demand.

U.S. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs recorded combined net outflows exceeding $1.2 billion in the week ending October 9, 2026. news.bitcoin.com reported that Bitcoin funds lost $681 million, snapping a three-week positive streak, while Ether funds suffered their largest weekly withdrawal since January, totaling $542 million.

Solana snapped a 14-week inflow streak after recording $24.81 million in net outflows, while XRP and NEAR emerged as rare areas of demand. The sharp reversal in institutional appetite follows rising yields and a shift in sentiment, leading to significant liquidations across major crypto investment products.