U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin exchange traded funds have recorded nearly $3.8 billion in outflows over five consecutive weeks, marking the longest withdrawal streak since February 2025. The sustained redemptions highlight continued institutional caution toward Bitcoin, particularly following market volatility earlier this year.
BlackRock IBIT Leads Bitcoin ETF Redemptions
The largest share of withdrawals has come from BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), which accounted for approximately $2.13 billion in outflows during the five-week period. Data from market trackers show that $316 million exited spot Bitcoin ETFs in the most recent week alone.
While the current streak matches the duration of last year’s February outflow cycle, it remains smaller in magnitude than the roughly $5 billion withdrawn during that earlier episode. That previous wave of redemptions preceded a sharp correction in Bitcoin’s price in the following weeks.
Institutional Caution Weighs on Bitcoin Price
Bitcoin is currently trading below $65,000, reflecting broader investor risk aversion. Analysts point to ongoing geopolitical tensions involving the United States and Iran, renewed global tariff measures announced by Donald Trump, and bearish technical indicators as contributing factors.
The continued ETF outflows suggest institutional investors remain hesitant to re enter the market, even as digital asset products mature and regulatory frameworks evolve.
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