Spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced a net outflow of $131.35 million, ending a 12-day inflow streak in what analysts describe as strategic profit-taking. ARK Invest’s ARKB and Grayscale’s GBTC led the withdrawals, contributing to the shift in capital movement patterns across cryptocurrency investment vehicles.
Despite this reversal, cumulative net inflows for spot Bitcoin ETFs remain significant at $54.62 billion, representing 6.52% of Bitcoin’s total market capitalization. Vincent Liu of Kronos Research characterized the outflows as a natural market pause following sustained growth rather than a signal of sector distress.
Conversely, spot Ether ETFs attracted $296.59 million in net inflows, boosting their cumulative total to $7.78 billion. This demand reflects strong investor interest in Ethereum’s ecosystem fundamentals and development roadmap.
The divergent flow patterns between Bitcoin and Ether products indicate a nuanced investment approach. Market participants appear to be optimizing portfolios by securing Bitcoin gains while maintaining crypto sector exposure through Ethereum-based assets, signaling maturation in digital asset allocation strategies.