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
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 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…
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
Bitcoin’s early 2026 surge hit a speed bump Wednesday, slipping to below $90,700 as U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $243 million in net outflows, ending a two-day $1.16 billion inflow streak. Summary Fidelity’s Bitcoin ETF led redemptions with $312 million exiting, followed by Grayscale’s main and Mini Trusts totaling $116 million. Ark & 21Shares and VanEck funds also saw outflows. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust bucked the trend, pulling in $228 million and bringing its net inflows to $888 million for the year so far. Experts framed the exodus as portfolio…
Key Notes Morgan Stanley also recently submitted its filings for Bitcoin and Solana ETFs, signaling a broader institutional push. The proposed Morgan Stanley Ethereum Trust aims to track ETH prices and participate in Ethereum staking to generate yield. Spot Ethereum ETFs have seen renewed inflows at the start of 2026, led by BlackRock’s ETHA, which has attracted over $344 million. A day after submitting its filing for Bitcoin BTC $91 164 24h volatility: 3.1% Market cap: $1.82 T Vol. 24h: $61.59 B and Solana SOL $135.6 24h volatility: 5.0% Market…
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw their first net outflow of 2026, but BlackRock inflows and Morgan Stanley’s new Bitcoin and Solana ETF plans underscore lingering institutional demand. Summary U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs posted their first daily net outflow of 2026 as Fidelity, Grayscale, Ark 21Shares and VanEck products saw redemptions. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust still drew fresh cash and remains the largest Bitcoin ETF after leading 2025 inflows. Morgan Stanley filed for new Bitcoin and Solana ETFs, adding blue‑chip backing to crypto ETPs even as short‑term flows wobble. U.S. spot…
Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US opened 2026 with a burst of cash that surprised some market watchers and encouraged others. Related Reading According to Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, more than $1.2 billion flowed into those funds during the first two trading days of the year. He estimated that if that pace held, annualized inflows could reach about $150 billion — roughly 600% higher than the total for 2025. The spot Bitcoin ETFs are “coming into 2026 like a lion,” Balchunas said. ETF Flows Surge Early According to…
US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have started the year at an explosive pace that could, if maintained, see it blow out total inflows from 2025. “The spot Bitcoin ETFs are coming into 2026 like a lion,” said Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas on Tuesday. He pointed out that there have been more than $1.2 billion in inflows in the first two trading days of the year, “with everyone eating,” meaning nearly all funds have seen inflows. The WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund (BTCW) was the exception. Balchunas observed that if this…
Spot bitcoin ETFs roared into 2026 with explosive inflows, signaling intensifying investor demand and a shift toward sustained, large-scale adoption that could reshape how capital gains exposure to bitcoin. Bitcoin ETFs Just Sent a Warning Shot — $1.2B in 2 Days Has Institutions Piling in Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) surged into 2026 with unmistakable […] Original