Bitcoin ETFs Record $811M Outflow — Second-Largest in History

The crypto ETF market was rocked on August 1 as both Bitcoin and Ethereum funds posted massive outflows, wiping out weeks of inflows in a single day. Bitcoin ETFs alone recorded $811.25 million in outflows—marking the second-largest single-day exit in history, and the biggest since February 2025.

Leading the outflows:

• Fidelity’s FBTC: $331.42M
• Ark 21Shares’ ARKB: $327.93M
• Grayscale’s GBTC: $66.79M
• Bitwise’s BITB: $38.27M
• Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust: $33.60M
• BlackRock’s IBIT, typically known for consistent inflows, wasn’t spared either with $2.58M in outflows.

Despite the pullback, Bitcoin ETF trading volume surged to $6.14 billion, while total net assets fell to $146.48 billion.

Ether ETFs Snap 20-Day Inflow Streak

Ethereum ETFs, which had seen 20 consecutive days of inflows, also hit the brakes. On August 1, they collectively lost $152.26 million, signaling a sudden shift in sentiment among institutional investors.

Top outflows in Ether ETFs included:

• Grayscale Ether Mini Trust: $47.68M
• Bitwise ETHW: $40.30M
• Grayscale ETHE: $37.20M
• Invesco’s QETH, Fidelity’s FETH, and VanEck’s ETHV: multi-million-dollar exits

Only BlackRock’s ETHA remained flat, avoiding the red tide. Total trading volume for Ether ETFs topped $2.26 billion, while net assets dipped to $20.11 billion.

What’s Behind the Sudden Reversal?

This sharp reversal follows weeks of bullish ETF momentum. While some analysts see it as a healthy market correction, others are beginning to question whether this signals waning institutional confidence in the crypto sector—particularly after a strong first half of 2025.

With over $963 million in combined outflows from both Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, August 1 stands as one of the most significant ETF shakeups of the year.

Summary

• Bitcoin ETFs: $811M outflow (second-largest ever)
• Ether ETFs: $152M outflow (first red day in 20 days)
• Trading volumes remain high
• Institutional sentiment under scrutiny
• Outlook: Market watching closely for rebound or further correction

Is This a Dip Worth Buying—Or a Deeper Shift?

The coming days will be critical for gauging market sentiment. As investors digest this ETF shakeup, all eyes are on whether the pullback turns into an opportunity—or a warning sign.