Since Tuesday, United States spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have experienced significant outflows exceeding $1 billion. Data from SoSoValue indicates that between Tuesday and Thursday, spot Bitcoin ETFs alone accounted for $1.13 billion in outflows, reversing earlier gains of $1.17 billion recorded on January 2 and the following Monday.
Spot Ether ETFs also faced a decline, with approximately $258 million exiting since Wednesday after initial inflows earlier in the month. This trend highlights a growing sentiment of caution among investors, erasing the positive momentum seen at the start of 2026. The recent withdrawal signals fragility in the early-year inflows, as investor confidence appears to have diminished.
CoinShares reported that crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) had lost $446 million during the Christmas period, reflecting ongoing hesitance following market volatility. The bearish sentiment has continued into January, with both Bitcoin and Ether ETFs experiencing substantial outflows since their peak accumulation phase in mid-2025.