U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $229 million in net outflows from October 12 to 16, 2026, Eastern Time, according to reported weekly fund-flow figures. Spot Ethereum ETFs recorded even larger net withdrawals of $320 million during the same period.

The Bitcoin ETF outflows were led by BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, known by the ticker IBIT, which accounted for $165 million in net outflows. That represented approximately 72% of the Bitcoin ETF category’s total weekly net withdrawals.

The figures show that withdrawals exceeded new inflows across the Bitcoin ETF category during the five-day trading period. However, a category-wide net outflow does not mean that every Bitcoin ETF investor sold holdings. Individual funds can record different flow patterns, and some products may attract new capital even when the broader category experiences withdrawals.

Ethereum ETFs Post Third Consecutive Week of Outflows

U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs recorded $320 million in net outflows between October 12 and 16. The result marked the category’s third consecutive week of net withdrawals. Whether the streak extends to a fourth week will become clear with the next set of weekly flow figures.

Ethereum funds accounted for the larger share of the combined losses recorded by the two categories. The $165 million in outflows from BlackRock’s IBIT is included in the overall Bitcoin ETF total.

Together, U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded approximately $549 million in combined net withdrawals during the week.

Spot ETF flows — October 12–16, 2026 (ET)

Wu Blockchain reported the weekly figures on X:

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Saw $229 Million in Net Outflows Last Week, Spot Ethereum ETFs Recorded $320 Million From October 12 to 16 (ET), spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows of $229 million, led by BlackRock’s IBIT with $165 million. Spot Ethereum ETFs recorded net outflows… pic.twitter.com/g5XIkTgsVS — Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) October 19, 2026

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ETF Flows and Cryptocurrency Markets

Weekly ETF flows are closely monitored because spot exchange-traded funds provide exposure to digital assets through traditional securities markets. These products allow investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum through standard brokerage accounts, without needing to hold the cryptocurrencies directly. The figures can offer information about demand for regulated investment products, although they should not be treated as equivalent to changes in Bitcoin or Ethereum prices.

Cryptocurrency prices are affected by numerous factors, including spot-market trading, derivatives activity, liquidity and broader economic developments. A single week of negative ETF flows does not establish a lasting market trend.

Ethereum’s third consecutive week of withdrawals is a notable feature of the latest data for analysts monitoring institutional demand, since it shows the pattern persisting across multiple reporting periods rather than a single week. The figures for October 12–16 show that Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs collectively lost $549 million, making it a difficult week for both categories.

Source: CoinoMedia