Bitcoin ETFs Draw $1.075B in 3 Days as Ether Funds Face Outflows
Key Facts
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of $1.075 billion over a three-session trading period. TokenPost reported that these significant inflows more than offset a previous five-session streak of withdrawals totaling $228.4 million, signaling a shift in institutional sentiment back toward the primary cryptocurrency.
Ether ETFs conversely experienced net outflows of $114.5 million during the same timeframe, despite a minor inflow of $14.9 million on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. This divergence in fund performance occurs alongside U.S. economic data released on October 22, 2026, which showed initial jobless claims holding steady at 199,000 from the previous period.
Market participants are looking ahead to the Federal Reserve interest rate decision scheduled for October 28, 2026, with forecasts pointing toward a 4% rate. Monetary policy shifts remain a key factor for digital asset appeal and future ETF capital flows.
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Update: Reports identified a counter-trend move by a major investor who sold 1,917.7 BTC to acquire 64,545 ETH over an 11-day period. This activity included a $20.64 million swap executed on October 22, 2026, highlighting divergent strategies between large-scale 'whales' and institutional ETF flows.
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Update: A report from DWF Labs revealed that US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows during 7 out of 8 major Bitcoin sell-offs since January 2024. This historical data challenges the narrative that ETF investors typically buy the dip during significant market downturns.
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Update: Bitcoin price is currently facing a technical resistance level at $87,500 amid strong ETF inflows. Traders are eyeing a potential move toward a $90,000 target if current resistance levels are breached.