Institutional Crypto Participation 'Muted' as BTC, ETH ETFs Face Continued Outflows

Insidebitcoins

Release Time: 12/24/2025 09:30:46

Summary

Institutional crypto activity remains subdued as BTC price and ETH ETFs see ongoing outflows. Glassnode data shows a negative 30-day SMA for net inflows since early November, signaling reduced institutional interest. Farside Investors reports $188.6 million in Bitcoin ETF outflows on Dec. 23, with BTC dominance slipping slightly amid the trend. BlackRock’s IBIT saw brief inflows in late December, but the broader pattern remains negative. Ethereum ETFs also lost $95.5 million in the same session, continuing a four-day outflow stretch.

Based on Insidebitcoins, institutional participation in the crypto market remains muted as spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs continue to experience outflows. According to analytics firm Glassnode, the 30-day SMA of net inflows for both BTC and ETH ETFs has been negative since early November, indicating a phase of disengagement from institutional investors. Data from Farside Investors shows that U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs are on a four-day outflow streak, with $188.6 million withdrawn in the latest session. BlackRock’s IBIT recorded some inflows on Dec. 18 and Dec. 22, but overall, the trend remains negative. Ethereum ETFs also saw $95.5 million in outflows on Dec. 23, following a brief inflow period earlier in the week.

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