CryptoMediumUpdated×4•Originally published 19 October 2026•Updated 20 October 2026•
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Bitcoin Drops to $81,400 Despite U.S. ETFs Posting Strongest Inflows in a Month
Key Facts
1Net outflows from U.S. Bitcoin funds totaled $82.4 million in Friday's session.
2IBIT recorded withdrawals of $71.8 million, compared with $10.6 million from FBTC.
3Ethereum funds recorded net outflows of $69.7 million, entirely from ETHA.
4Wednesday marked the week's largest session for Bitcoin fund outflows at $261.4 million.
Bitcoin's price declined toward the $81,400 level on October 20, 2026. The drop occurred despite U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recording significant net inflows of $526.6 million on Monday.
This daily inflow total marks the strongest performance for the funds in nearly a month, reversing a previous trend of withdrawals. The price weakness coincided with broader market pressure from Asian equities, though the cryptocurrency remained above its $80,400 trading range floor.