Despite strong outflows from US spot Bitcoin ETFs, Bitcoin managed to hold steady above the $60,000 mark on Saturday. In the last 24 hours, Bitcoin rose by 1.44 percent, trading around $60,260. Its daily trading volume reached $30.16 billion, while its market capitalization stood at $1.21 trillion. Controlling 58.1 percent of the total crypto market, Bitcoin continued to set the pace for the broader industry even amid ongoing selling pressure.
Weekly outflows from ETFs accelerate
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a staggering $1.79 billion net outflow last week. This figure ranks as one of the largest weekly withdrawals since these products launched in January 2024. The recent movement has also pushed the total 2026 US spot Bitcoin ETF flow back into negative territory.
These outflows impacted major issuers, including BlackRock’s IBIT fund. IBIT had earlier ranked among 2024’s fastest-growing ETFs thanks to robust inflows from institutional investors. As one of the world’s largest asset management companies, BlackRock brings significant influence to the global ETF market.
Analysts at Glassnode note that this current wave marks one of the lengthiest periods of outflow since spot Bitcoin ETFs began trading, explaining that most investors are now opting to reduce risk rather than buying more at lower levels.
Bloomberg data shows that about $4.5 billion has exited Bitcoin ETF products since the start of the year. This trend points to the scale of institutional selling pressure throughout 2026.
| Indicator | Data |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin price | $60,260 |
| 24-hour change | Up 1.44% |
| Weekly ETF net flow | -$1.79 billion |
| 2026 total ETF outflow | Approximately $4.5 billion |
Underlying market weakness persists
Losses in Bitcoin ETFs have occurred against a backdrop of persistent weakness in the overall crypto market. Since the severe sell-off that began in October, digital assets have struggled to recover. The total market capitalization of all crypto assets has dropped to roughly $2 trillion, a steep fall from its pre-correction peak of over $4 trillion.
A slowdown in investor activity and a waning of institutional interest have made recovery even more difficult. Capital that might have flowed into the crypto sector instead moved toward artificial intelligence-oriented investments and prediction market platforms. This shift redirected funds that could have supported digital asset valuations.
Early investors see gains erased
The latest wave of selling has hit those who entered Bitcoin ETFs during stronger periods particularly hard. According to Bespoke Investment Group, early investors were up nearly 30 percent by mid-2025. However, Bitcoin’s extended decline has wiped out much of those gains, leaving the average investor facing a loss approaching 40 percent.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs have emerged as a major channel of institutional demand since their approval. High-value outflows from these products may signal weakening professional investor confidence, which could create additional downside pressure on prices.
Still, ETF flows represent just one aspect of the market. Bitcoin has previously rebounded after periods of heavy institutional selling, especially when overall risk appetite improved or new sources of demand appeared.
