Spot Bitcoin ETFs see $772M outflow as investors prepare for tariff-driven inflation

Bitcoin (BTC) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) faced significant pressure amid uncertainty caused by the ongoing global trade war. Between March 28 and April 8, these ETFs experienced net outflows totaling $595 million, according to Farside Investors data. Notably, even after most US import tariffs were temporarily lifted on April 9, the funds still recorded an additional $127 million in net outflows. This situation has left traders questioning the reasons behind the continued outflows and why Bitcoin’s rally to $82,000 on April 9 failed to boost confidence among ETF investors. Spot…

Crypto Investors Flee Spot Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) ETFs as Prices Recover

U.S.-listed spot bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw outflows Wednesday even as the cryptocurrencies’ prices surged after President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause in tariffs on most countries, excluding China. The 11 bitcoin ETFs lost a net $127.2 million Wednesday, with investors withdrawing $89.7 million from BlackRock’s IBIT alone, according to data from Farside Investors. Wednesday marked the fifth consecutive day of outflows, with the funds losing a cumulative $722 million over the period. Ether ETFs have also fallen out of investor favor and the nine…

Bitcoin ETFs Hit Hard With $326 Million Outflow, Marking Fourth Straight Day of Redemptions

Bitcoin ETFs suffered a steep $326 million outflow on Tuesday, April 8, led by a massive withdrawal from Blackrock’s IBIT. Ether ETFs didn’t fare much better, posting a $3.29 million exit from Fidelity’s FETH. Blackrock’s IBIT Leads $326 Million Bitcoin ETF Exit, Ether ETFs Also Slip Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are deep in outflow territory, […] Original

Bitcoin ETFs Lose $109 Million in Monday Slump

Bitcoin ETFs kicked off the week deep in the red, logging a $109 million outflow and extending the bleed to a third straight trading day. Meanwhile, Ether ETFs recorded no activity, marking a rare day of total trading silence. Bitcoin ETF Outflows Stretch to Day Three as Ether Funds Go Silent The new week began […] Original

Bitcoin ETFs post $172m in weekly outflows amid market bloodbath

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the U.S. recorded a negative week once again amid escalating trade tensions following President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs, dubbed ‘Liberation Day’ duties. According to data from SoSoValue, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs reported $172.89 million in net outflows over the past week, snapping a two-week inflow streak that drew in nearly $941 million into the funds. Notably, these ETFs experienced outflows on four of the five days between March 31 and April 4. Monday saw $71.07 million in outflows, followed by $157.64 million…

First Trust launches Bitcoin strategy ETFs

First Trust Advisors has launched two Bitcoin (BTC) strategy exchange-traded funds (ETFs) designed to provide investors with Bitcoin exposure while capping losses and earning yield, the asset manager said.  The move comes amid an outpouring of funds seeking to enhance Bitcoin’s appeal to traditional investors by offering tailored exposure to the cryptocurrency’s performance. The FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy Floor15 ETF (BFAP) is designed to track Bitcoin’s performance up to a capped upside while limiting drawdown risk to approximately 15%, First Trust said in an announcement. “Over the past few years,…