Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $681M Outflows in 2026’s First Week
Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) began 2026 with significant redemptions, registering a combined $681 million in net outflows over the first full trading week of the year as investors shifted toward risk-off positioning.
According to data from SoSoValue, spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs posted four consecutive sessions of net outflows between Tuesday and Friday, outweighing early-week inflows. The largest single-day outflow was recorded on Wednesday at $486 million, followed by $398.9 million on Thursday and $249.9 million on Friday. The week started with inflows, including $471.1 million on Jan. 2 and an additional $697.2 million on Jan. 5.
Spot Ether (ETH) ETFs showed a comparable pattern. On a weekly basis, they recorded approximately $68.6 million in net outflows, ending the period with total net assets of about $18.7 billion.
Macro uncertainty cited as driver of risk aversion
Vincent Liu, chief investment officer at trading firm Kronos Research, attributed the pullback to broader macroeconomic uncertainty, including reduced expectations for first-quarter rate cuts and escalating geopolitical risks. Liu said these developments have tilted conditions toward risk aversion, with market participants waiting for clearer signals. He noted that investors are monitoring upcoming U.S. Consumer Price Index data and Federal Reserve guidance for indications on when policy easing might resume, adding that positioning is likely to remain cautious until then.
Morgan Stanley seeks approval for Bitcoin and Solana ETFs
Amid the volatility, Morgan Stanley filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch two spot crypto ETFs, one tracking Bitcoin and the other Solana (SOL). The filing followed a move by Bank of America a day earlier, allowing advisers within its wealth management units to recommend exposure to four Bitcoin ETFs.
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