Bitcoin ETFs Post Third-Biggest 2026 Outflow as Blackrock Loses $448M

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Bitcoin funds posted their third-largest daily outflow of 2026, signaling a sharp deterioration in institutional sentiment. Ether ETFs extended their losing streak to six straight sessions, while XRP and solana products managed only modest inflows amid the broader selloff. Bitcoin ETFs Post Third-Biggest 2026 Outflow as Blackrock Loses $448M Key Takeaways - Bitcoin ETFs lost $648.64M, with Blackrock IBIT posting a $448.36M outflow. - Ether ETFs saw a $86.31M exit, extending a 6-day losing streak led by Blackrock ETHA. - Solana and XRP ETFs stayed positive, signaling selective buying amid crypto weakness. Solana ETFs Stay Positive as Bitcoin and Ether Funds Face Heavy Selling A wave of risk reduction swept through crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Monday, May 18, with institutional investors pulling heavily from bitcoin and ethereum-linked products as volatility and caution returned to the market. Spot bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows of $648.64 million, one of the steepest single-day declines of the year. The selling was broad and relentless, with no fund reporting inflows during the session. Blackrock’s IBIT absorbed the largest hit, shedding a massive $448.36 million in capital. Ark & 21Shares’ ARKB followed with $109.64 million in outflows, while Fidelity’s FBTC lost another $63.42 million. Additional exits came from Bitwise’s BITB at $9.16 million, Vaneck’s HODL at $7.59 million, Franklin’s EZBC at $6.65 million, and Invesco’s BTCO at $3.82 million. Despite the sharp withdrawals, trading activity surged. Total value traded across bitcoin ETFs climbed to $3.14 billion, highlighting elevated investor positioning and aggressive portfolio rebalancing. Total net assets across the category fell to $100.49 billion, bringing the market close to a psychologically important territory. Ether ETFs faced similar pressure, extending their outflow streak to a sixth consecutive session. The category recorded net outflows of $86.31 million as institutional demand continued to weaken. Blackrock’s ETHA once again led the declines with a $55.40 million exit, while Fidelity’s FETH saw $14.70 million leave the fund. Grayscale’s Ether Mini Trust and ETHE products posted outflows of $10.08 million and $3.96 million, respectively. Blackrock’s ETHB also slipped further into negative territory with a $2.17 million withdrawal. Trading volume across ether ETFs reached $742.40 million, while total net assets dropped to $12.20 billion. Away from the two dominant crypto assets, the tone was more stable, though still cautious. Solana ETFs managed a modest net inflow of $2.06 million. Fidelity’s FSOL led the gains with $2.98 million, while smaller inflows were recorded in Bitwise’s BSOL and 21Shares’ TSOL. Those additions were partially offset by a $1.12 million outflow from Vaneck’s VSOL, but the category still closed the day in positive territory. Trading activity in Solana ETFs totaled $63.45 million, with net assets ending at $957.12 million. XRP ETFs also remained in positive territory, though only marginally. The category recorded a net inflow of $750,440, entirely driven by Franklin’s XRPZ product. Total trading volume reached $21.22 million, with net assets holding at $1.14 billion. The contrast across the market is becoming increasingly clear. Bitcoin and ether continue to bear the weight of institutional de-risking, while smaller digital asset products are attracting selective, though cautious, allocations. For now, sentiment has shifted decisively toward defense. Whether Monday’s heavy withdrawals represent panic selling or a temporary reset may depend on how quickly institutional buyers return to the market in the days ahead. Blackrock and Ark Drive $1B Bitcoin ETF Selloff as XRP Demand Accelerates Blackrock and Ark Drive $1B Bitcoin ETF Selloff as XRP Demand Accelerates A sharp reversal saw bitcoin funds snap a six-week inflow streak, recording $1 billion in net outflows. Ether products also… Read NowA sharp reversal saw bitcoin funds snap a six-week inflow streak, recording $1 billion in net outflows. Ether products also…

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