- U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $229 million in net outflows during October 12–16.
- BlackRock’s IBIT accounted for $165 million in Bitcoin ETF net outflows.
- Spot Ethereum ETFs lost $320 million, marking their third consecutive week of net withdrawals.
U.S. spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds faced another challenging week as investors withdrew capital from Bitcoin and Ethereum investment products.
Between October 12 and October 16, 2026 (ET), spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $229 million in net outflows, according to the reported weekly fund flow figures.
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, IBIT, led the withdrawals with $165 million in net outflows.
That represented approximately 72% of the overall Bitcoin ETF category’s weekly net withdrawals.
The figures highlight the significant role that large investment products can play in shaping overall ETF flow trends.
The latest weekly Bitcoin ETF outflows indicate that withdrawals exceeded new fund inflows during the five-day trading period.
However, net outflows do not necessarily mean that all Bitcoin ETF investors were selling.
Individual funds can experience different flow patterns, and some may attract fresh capital even when the broader category records withdrawals.
Ethereum ETFs Lose $320 Million for Third Straight Week
Ethereum investment products experienced even larger net withdrawals over the same period.
From October 12 to October 16, U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs recorded $320 million in net outflows.
The negative result marked the third consecutive week of net withdrawals for the Ethereum ETF category.
This extended period of outflows suggests that investor demand for Ethereum-linked funds has remained under pressure.
<text weight=”medium”>Spot ETF flows — October 12–16, 2026 (ET)</text>
| ETF category or fund | Weekly net flow |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin spot ETFs | -$229M |
| BlackRock IBIT | -$165M |
| Ethereum spot ETFs | -$320M |
| Combined BTC and ETH ETFs | -$549M |
BlackRock IBIT’s figure is included within the total Bitcoin ETF outflows.
Together, Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs recorded approximately $549 million in combined net withdrawals during the week.
Ethereum funds accounted for the larger share of those losses.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Saw $229 Million in Net Outflows Last Week, While Spot Ethereum ETFs Recorded $320 Million
— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) October 19, 2026
From October 12 to 16 (ET), spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows of $229 million, led by BlackRock’s IBIT with $165 million. Spot Ethereum ETFs recorded net outflows… pic.twitter.com/g5XIkTgsVS
What Weekly Bitcoin ETF Outflows Mean for Crypto
The latest weekly Bitcoin ETF outflows provide another indication of cautious investor positioning in cryptocurrency-related investment products.
Spot ETFs allow investors to gain exposure to digital assets through traditional securities markets.
Their daily and weekly flows are closely monitored as indicators of demand among investors using regulated investment products.
However, ETF withdrawals should not be confused with equivalent declines in Bitcoin or Ethereum market prices.
Cryptocurrency prices are influenced by many factors, including spot market trading, derivatives activity, liquidity and broader economic developments.
A single week of negative flows does not establish a lasting bearish trend.
Still, Ethereum’s third consecutive week of withdrawals may attract particular attention from analysts tracking institutional demand.
Investors will likely monitor whether Bitcoin ETF flows return to positive territory and whether Ethereum’s extended withdrawal streak comes to an end.
For now, the figures show that Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs collectively lost $549 million during October 12–16, reflecting a difficult week for both categories.