Once the crown jewels of institutional crypto adoption, spot Bitcoin ETFs listed on U.S. exchanges faced an unprecedented downturn at the end of 2025. Over the final two months of the year, investors pulled out a staggering $4.57 billion, marking the worst two-month stretch since their debut in January 2024, according to data from SoSoValue.
🔹 November saw outflows totaling $3.48 billion
🔹 December followed with an additional $1.09 billion in redemptions
🔹 Combined, $4.57 billion exited across eleven spot ETFs
This sharp drop in investment coincided with a 20% decline in Bitcoin’s price, reflecting shifting sentiment and reduced risk appetite in the market.
ETFs Lose Their Shine
These eleven spot Bitcoin ETFs, once key drivers of institutional participation, are now under pressure. The previous record for outflows was set in February and March 2025, when investors withdrew $4.32 billion—a number that has now been surpassed.
Even broader U.S.-listed crypto ETF products weren’t spared, with over $2 billion exiting from them during November and December.
Panic? Not Exactly, Say Analysts
While the outflows may seem alarming, analysts like Vikram Subburaj, CEO of Indian exchange Giottus, offer a more balanced view:
“ETF redemptions and ongoing liquidations have impacted sentiment, but market structure doesn’t indicate panic. It’s more of a rebalancing—weak hands exiting at year-end, while stronger players absorb the supply.”
He added that both sides are now waiting for liquidity to return in January, which could act as a trigger for renewed upside.
XRP and Solana ETFs Gaining Traction
While Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have fallen out of favor, other altcoin-backed ETFs are seeing significant inflows. XRP ETFs attracted over $1 billion in November and December, while Solana’s SOL ETFs saw more than $500 million in new capital.
These inflows suggest that investor interest is shifting toward alternative digital assets with perceived upside potential going into 2026.
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Bitcoin ETFs Experience Record $4.57 Billion Outflow in Two Months
Once the crown jewels of institutional crypto adoption, spot Bitcoin ETFs listed on U.S. exchanges faced an unprecedented downturn at the end of 2025. Over the final two months of the year, investors pulled out a staggering $4.57 billion, marking the worst two-month stretch since their debut in January 2024, according to data from SoSoValue. 🔹 November saw outflows totaling $3.48 billion
🔹 December followed with an additional $1.09 billion in redemptions
🔹 Combined, $4.57 billion exited across eleven spot ETFs This sharp drop in investment coincided with a 20% decline in Bitcoin’s price, reflecting shifting sentiment and reduced risk appetite in the market.
ETFs Lose Their Shine These eleven spot Bitcoin ETFs, once key drivers of institutional participation, are now under pressure. The previous record for outflows was set in February and March 2025, when investors withdrew $4.32 billion—a number that has now been surpassed. Even broader U.S.-listed crypto ETF products weren’t spared, with over $2 billion exiting from them during November and December.
Panic? Not Exactly, Say Analysts While the outflows may seem alarming, analysts like Vikram Subburaj, CEO of Indian exchange Giottus, offer a more balanced view: “ETF redemptions and ongoing liquidations have impacted sentiment, but market structure doesn’t indicate panic. It’s more of a rebalancing—weak hands exiting at year-end, while stronger players absorb the supply.” He added that both sides are now waiting for liquidity to return in January, which could act as a trigger for renewed upside.
XRP and Solana ETFs Gaining Traction While Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have fallen out of favor, other altcoin-backed ETFs are seeing significant inflows. XRP ETFs attracted over $1 billion in November and December, while Solana’s SOL ETFs saw more than $500 million in new capital. These inflows suggest that investor interest is shifting toward alternative digital assets with perceived upside potential going into 2026.
#bitcoin , #BTC , #etf , #sol , #xrp
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