On December 24, spot bitcoin ETFs experienced substantial outflows totaling $175 million, while ether ETFs saw $57 million leave as traders entered the Christmas break. This trend is characteristic of holiday periods when market liquidity diminishes and risk appetite declines.
Among the largest exits, BlackRock’s IBIT fund reported a significant outflow of $91.37 million, followed by Grayscale’s GBTC, which faced a $24.62 million decrease. Ethereum ETFs were similarly affected, with Grayscale’s ETHE leading the decline at $33.78 million, pushing its total outflows to $5.083 billion.
Despite these outflows, Grayscale’s Ethereum Mini Trust ETF recorded a $3.33 million inflow, bringing its cumulative inflows to $1.506 billion. The current situation illustrates that while outflows may indicate a cautious market, they can also result from routine adjustments rather than a definitive bearish outlook.