US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) registered $89.9 million in outflows on Monday, breaking a two-day streak of inflows, as Bitcoin’s price slipped beneath the $86,000 mark. According to data from analytics platform SoSoValue, trading volumes for these ETFs totaled $2.18 billion during the session.
ETF flow reversal and Bitcoin price movement
The outflow followed a combined inflow of approximately $293 million over the prior two trading days in October. As of Monday, Bitcoin traded at $85,559, reflecting a 32% decline from its all-time high of $126,080 reached on October 6, 2025, based on CoinGecko data.
Bitcoin fell sharply from its record peak just one day before the anniversary of its milestone high, trading over 30% below last year’s levels.
Cumulative net inflows into US spot Bitcoin ETFs dropped 5.8% from $61.3 billion to $57.7 billion since the start of October, pointing to increased caution among institutional investors.
| ETF Type | Monday Net Flows | Cumulative Net Flows | Latest Price / Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | -$89.9 million | $57.7 billion | $85,559 (BTC price) |
| Ether | -$51 million | $13.8 billion | — |
| Solana | -$9.3 million | Not stated | — |
| Zcash | -$3.6 million | Not stated | — |
| XRP | $0 (no Monday flow) | Not stated | — |
Ether and altcoin ETF performance
US spot Ether (ETH) ETFs reported $51 million in outflows on Monday. This marks the fifth consecutive trading day of outflows for Ether funds, resulting in a total loss of $206 million over that period. The net cumulative inflow for these funds now stands at $13.8 billion.
ETFs tracking other major altcoins produced varied results. Solana (SOL) funds lost $9.3 million, while Zcash (ZEC) funds saw $3.6 million in outflows. XRP ETFs recorded no net flows on Monday after experiencing $3.3 million in outflows on the prior Friday.
These ETF trends come as institutional investors show caution amid wider market declines in the cryptocurrency sector.
Mini dictionary: SoSoValue, a digital asset analytics platform, provides institutional investors and traders with real-time insights into ETF flows, trading volumes, and cryptocurrency-related metrics.
Outlook and recent ETF activity
Recent data showed Bitcoin ETFs had posted three consecutive weeks of net inflows prior to the current outflow. Meanwhile, Ether ETFs saw extended outflows totaling $138 million in the preceding period, reflecting a split in sentiment between Bitcoin and Ether investment products.
The latest ETF trends highlight increased market volatility around major cryptocurrency anniversaries and ongoing recalibration of institutional positions.
