Bitcoin ETF Outflows Pause Rally as BTC Drops Below $71K

The recent recovery in Bitcoin slowed after U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange traded funds recorded notable capital withdrawals. On Thursday, spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $228 million in net outflows, ending a three-day inflow streak that had brought approximately $1.1 billion into the market. The shift in flows came as Bitcoin fell below $71,000, indicating renewed caution among institutional investors.

Weekly ETF Flows and Market Position

Despite the latest withdrawals, weekly inflows remained positive at about $917 million heading into the final trading session of the week. However, year to date figures reflect a more mixed trend. Total inflows for 2026 have reached $3.58 billion, while cumulative outflows stand near $4.49 billion, leaving overall net outflows around $900 million.

Even with the recent decline in investor activity, assets under management in U.S. Bitcoin ETFs remain above $90 billion, highlighting continued institutional participation.

Altcoin ETF Performance

Other crypto-linked funds also recorded losses. Ether ETFs saw about $91 million in outflows, while XRP and Solana ETFs experienced smaller withdrawals of roughly $6 million and $5 million. Solana funds, however, still hold around $1.5 billion in cumulative inflows since launch.

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