Bitcoin ETF Experiences Selling Pressure as Market Dominated by Extreme Fear—Latest Report Shows $133 Million Outflows

According to the latest market report, US-listed Bitcoin spot ETFs are facing a wave of significant sell-offs, with investors continuing to withdraw capital amid worsening market sentiment. Recent data shows that the Bitcoin and other crypto asset markets are under pressure, prompting capital outflows from blockchain-based investment instruments.

Weekly Outflows Reach $238 Million—Bitcoin Spot Investment Slows

On Wednesday, the Bitcoin ETF recorded a net outflow of $133.3 million, continuing a downward trend that has persisted throughout the week. According to data from analytics platform SoSoValue, total investor withdrawals over the past week have reached a concerning $238 million. This movement reflects investor distrust in the current market momentum.

If this selling trend continues until the end of the week, it will mark the fifth consecutive period of net outflows for Bitcoin spot ETFs—last occurring in March 2025. Trading volume remains subdued below $3 billion, indicating low market participation.

BlackRock IBIT Leads Outflows with $84 Million Daily

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), one of the largest Bitcoin ETFs, led the withdrawal wave with $84 million out in a single day. This fluctuation shows that institutional investors are also feeling the same market pressure.

Since the beginning of the year, Bitcoin ETFs have experienced a cumulative outflow of $2.5 billion. As a result, total assets under management for Bitcoin ETFs have shrunk to around $83.6 billion, a significant decline from previous levels.

Performance Divergence: Solana ETF Remains Strong While Bitcoin & Ether Under Pressure

While Bitcoin and Ether ETFs are experiencing losses—with Ether recording outflows of $41.8 million and XRP losing $2.2 million—Solana shows a different pattern. The US Solana spot ETF has recorded six consecutive days of inflows, adding $113 million this year. Since its launch in October 2025, Solana funds have accumulated nearly $700 million in total assets under management.

This dynamic indicates that although the market is generally gripped by fear, some crypto projects still manage to attract different investor attention.

Fear & Greed Index Remains in the Red Zone

Market sentiment continues to hinder new inflows. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index remains stuck in the “Extreme Fear” zone, even after Bitcoin recovered from early February lows near $60,000.

At the time of this report, Bitcoin is trading around $67,870 on Coinbase, reflecting a 19.30% decline over the past year. This drop raises further concerns among retail and institutional investors alike.

Buying Opportunities or Ongoing Withdrawals?

Despite continued ETF outflows and weak market sentiment, some analysts believe that risk-adjusted metrics—such as Bitcoin’s short-term Sharpe ratio—are now approaching levels that historically signal attractive buying opportunities. However, obstacles remain: high derivatives positions and ongoing global macroeconomic uncertainty continue to create volatility.

With this situation, Bitcoin ETF flows remain an important barometer to determine whether institutional demand will stabilize or if the market will continue experiencing prolonged withdrawal phases.