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U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have posted record-breaking outflows over the past four months, reinforcing signs of a prolonged crypto market downturn. According to data from SoSoValue, investors have withdrawn $6.39 billion from spot Bitcoin ETFs during four consecutive months of net outflows — the longest losing streak since these funds debuted in January 2024. Spot Ether ETFs have followed a similar trend, shedding $2.76 billion during the same period.
The sustained capital flight from crypto ETFs signals weakening institutional demand for digital assets, a key driver behind the recent price declines in Bitcoin and Ethereum. Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, surged to an all-time high above $126,000 in early October before retreating sharply to around $67,000 — a drop of nearly 50%. Ethereum has experienced even steeper losses, plunging more than 60% from its peak above $4,950 reached in August last year.
Spot crypto ETFs quickly became one of the most transparent indicators of institutional participation after launching in early 2024. Billions of dollars flowed into these investment vehicles throughout the year, particularly after pro-crypto candidate Donald Trump secured victory in the U.S. presidential election. Strong ETF inflows played a crucial role in fueling the bullish momentum that pushed Bitcoin and Ether to record levels.
However, investor confidence faltered following the early October market crash, reportedly triggered by pricing inefficiencies on major offshore exchange Binance. While recent trading sessions have shown occasional inflows into Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, market analysts stress that consistent and sustained demand is necessary to stabilize prices and reignite a broader crypto market recovery.
As institutional appetite for digital assets cools, ETF flow data will remain a critical metric for gauging the next phase of the cryptocurrency market cycle.
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