Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) started 2026 with sharp outflows, shedding a combined $681 million over the first full trading week of the year. According to data from SoSoValue, spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs recorded four consecutive days of net outflows between Tuesday and Friday, outweighing inflows earlier in the week. The largest daily redemption occurred on Wednesday, when products shed $486 million, followed by $398.9 million on Thursday and $249.9 million on Friday. The reversal came after 2026 opened with brief strength. On Jan. 2, Bitcoin ETFs attracted $471.1 million,…
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Bitcoin ETFs Extend Losing Streak With $399 Million Exit
Selling pressure persisted across bitcoin and ether ETFs, while XRP quickly rebounded from its first outflow day. Solana continued to attract fresh capital, reinforcing its growing appeal among investors. Bitcoin, Ether Slide Again as XRP and Solana Rebound Momentum remained fragile across U.S. spot crypto ETFs as Thursday, Jan. 8, delivered another uneven session. Bitcoin […] Original
South Korea Plans Crypto ETFs in 2026
Key Notes South Korea plans to approve spot crypto ETFs, including Bitcoin ETFs in 2026. Regulators cited active spot ETF markets in the US and Hong Kong as key reasons. Phase 2 digital asset legislation will introduce strict stablecoin rules. South Korea has confirmed plans to allow spot digital asset exchange-traded funds under its newly released 2026 Economic Growth Strategy. The roadmap explicitly includes spot Bitcoin ETFs and other digital asset ETFs, a big win for the broader crypto space. The government said that its decision is inspired by the…
Grayscale Forms Trusts for Potential BNB and HYPE ETFs
Asset manager Grayscale has taken an early step toward expanding its crypto investment lineup by forming new Delaware statutory trusts tied to potential products linked to BNB and HYPE, according to state records. According to Delaware records, the trusts were registered on Thursday. They list CSC Delaware Trust Company as their registered agent. Such trust formations are common preparatory steps for asset managers considering exchange-traded fund (ETF) launches before filing official applications at the US Securities and Exchange Commission, but they do not indicate any regulatory approvals or confirm that filings…
Bitcoin, Ether ETFs See January Outflows After Early-Year Rebound
United States spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have shed over $1 billion in combined outflows since Tuesday, marking an early-year pullback after a brief rebound to start 2026. SoSoValue data shows spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs recorded $1.13 billion in outflows between Tuesday and Thursday, offsetting $1.17 billion in inflows on Jan. 2 and Monday. Spot Ether (ETH) ETFs had a similar pattern, with about $258 million exiting since Wednesday, after posting modest inflows earlier in January. The reversal erases gains accumulated in the opening days of the year…
Morgan Stanley submits application for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana ETFs; LeanHash becomes a new option for cryptocurrency holders
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As institutions enter crypto, LeanHash emerges as a tool for holders to boost returns without selling BTC, ETH, or SOL. Summary LeanHash helps crypto holders earn more from BTC, ETH, and SOL without selling, focusing on long-term efficiency. UK-based LeanHash operates under MiCA and MiFID II, ensuring transparent, compliant crypto cloud services. The platform is attracting mainstream investors seeking regulated, efficient, and secure ways to grow crypto holdings. As…
Bitcoin ETFs Shed $486 Million as XRP Sees First-Ever Outflows
Crypto ETFs faced broad pressure midweek as bitcoin and ether both moved sharply lower. XRP recorded its first-ever day of net outflows, while solana stood alone in positive territory. Crypto ETFs Retreat as Bitcoin, Ether and XRP Dump Over $620 Million Risk appetite faded across U.S. spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as selling pressure resurfaced […] Original
XRP ETFs See First Outflows since Inception as Crypto ETF Market Suffers
Key Notes 21Shares XRP ETF triggered major outflows while other ETFs saw zero or net positive flows. After a strong start to 2026, spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs reversed into heavy outflows, signaling a quick shift in investor sentiment. Despite weakness in BTC, ETH, and XRP ETFs, smaller products such as Solana ETFs continued to attract inflows. On Jan. 7, the spot XRP XRP $2.09 24h volatility: 7.1% Market cap: $126.70 B Vol. 24h: $4.26 B ETFs trading in the US saw their first-ever outflows at $40.7 million since launch.…
Bitcoin’s old whale-to-retail sell cycle is dead as treasuries, ETFs reshape flows
Bitcoin enters a 2026 consolidation phase as capital inflows slow, ETFs normalize, options reset positioning and long-term treasuries replace the old whale‑retail cycle. Summary CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju says diversified liquidity and long-term treasuries have broken the classic whale‑sell, retail‑dump Bitcoin cycle. On-chain data shows low large‑holder exchange activity, weak retail demand, normalized ETF inflows and a major options expiry resetting positioning into 2026. VALR’s Farzam Ehsani links Bitcoin’s consolidation to capital rotation into gold and silver, while Michael Terpin warns 2026 could still resemble a down year. Bitcoin’s…
Ether ETFs Extend Three-Day Inflow Streak as Bitcoin Loses $243 Million
Crypto ETF flows diverged sharply on Tuesday as bitcoin reversed course with heavy outflows, while ether extended its winning streak. XRP and Solana continued to quietly build momentum, adding to a broadly mixed but active trading session. Bitcoin Turns Red While Ether, XRP, Solana Stay in the Green The tone across U.S. spot crypto exchange-traded […] Original