Bitcoin & Ethereum ETFs See Major Outflows
BTC and ETH ETFs saw over $439M in outflows on Sept. 22, signaling bearish sentiment.
- BTC ETFs lost $363.17M in one day
- ETH ETFs faced $75.95M in outflows
- Over 3,200 BTC and 18,000 ETH sold
ETF Outflows Signal Bearish Shift
On September 22, U.S.-based crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced significant net outflows, with both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs seeing large-scale selling activity.
According to the latest data, BTC ETFs recorded outflows totaling $363.17 million, equivalent to around 3,228 BTC. Meanwhile, ETH ETFs saw $75.95 million leave the funds, with about 18,290 ETH sold on the same day.
This combined outflow of over $439 million is raising eyebrows among market watchers, especially as it coincides with heightened volatility and macroeconomic uncertainty.
What’s Driving the ETF Outflows?
There are several possible reasons behind the sudden sell-off in crypto ETFs:
- Risk-off sentiment: Traditional and crypto markets have shown signs of nervousness amid concerns about U.S. interest rates and global economic slowdown.
- Profit-taking: Some investors may be locking in gains after recent rallies in both BTC and ETH prices.
- Lack of fresh inflows: New demand may be slowing, reducing buying pressure and increasing the effect of redemptions.
Regardless of the cause, this scale of ETF outflows usually signals short-term bearish sentiment among institutional investors.
What It Means for Crypto Prices
Large ETF outflows can impact market sentiment and liquidity, especially when they occur over a short period. If the trend continues, it could add selling pressure on BTC and ETH spot markets.
However, some analysts suggest these moves may be temporary reactions to macro news or portfolio rebalancing, rather than a long-term shift away from crypto exposure.
Still, for traders and holders, these outflows serve as a reminder that ETF activity plays a growing role in shaping price movements in the crypto space.
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