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Bitcoin ETFs See Largest Outflows Since February 2025
$616 Million Withdrawn in a Single Day as Bitcoin Drops to $103K
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced their largest single-day outflows since February 2025, with investors pulling out $616 million last Friday. The move comes amid a sharp decline in Bitcoin’s price, which fell to $103,000 — down from its all-time high of nearly $112,000 just a week earlier.
iShares and Ark ETFs Lead the Outflow
The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), managed by BlackRock, was the most affected fund, ending a 31-day streak of positive inflows. The Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) also reported significant withdrawals, signaling reduced investor appetite for crypto exposure during this period.
Weekly Outflows Turn Negative for the First Time Since April
Net weekly outflows from U.S.-listed Bitcoin ETFs reached $157 million — the first negative week since mid-April. Despite this downturn, Bitcoin ETFs ended May on a strong note with net inflows totaling $5.23 billion, compared to $2.97 billion in April.
Correction or Buying Opportunity?
Market analysts attribute the sell-off to growing global economic uncertainties and increased risk aversion. However, many long-term investors still view current levels as attractive entry points, suggesting a possible accumulation phase rather than a full-scale retreat.
