U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded combined net outflows of approximately $232 million on Wednesday, as traders trimmed exposure ahead of the Christmas holiday and year‑end liquidity slowdown.U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded combined net outflows of approximately $232 million on Wednesday, as traders trimmed exposure ahead of the Christmas holiday and year‑end liquidity slowdown.

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs See $232M in Outflows as Traders De‑Risk Ahead of Christmas

2025/12/26 16:51
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U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded combined net outflows of approximately $232 million on Wednesday, as traders trimmed exposure ahead of the Christmas holiday and year‑end liquidity slowdown.

U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded combined net outflows of approximately $232 million on Wednesday, as traders trimmed exposure ahead of the Christmas holiday and year‑end liquidity slowdown.

ETF Outflows Breakdown

The pullback was led by two of the largest crypto ETFs:

  • BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT): –$91.37M
  • Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE): –$57M

Other spot BTC and ETH ETFs also saw smaller redemptions, contributing to the total $232M net outflow for the day.

ETF flow data sources:
https://www.farside.co.uk/bitcoin-etf-flow-data/
https://www.farside.co.uk/ethereum-etf-flow-data/

Holiday De‑Risking Drives Flows

Market participants attributed the outflows primarily to pre‑holiday position reduction, a common pattern in both traditional and crypto markets. With liquidity thinning around Christmas and year‑end, traders often:

  • Lock in profits
  • Reduce short‑term risk
  • Rebalance portfolios ahead of the new year

This behavior does not necessarily signal a shift in long‑term sentiment toward Bitcoin or Ethereum.

Context: Short‑Term Flows vs Long‑Term Trend

Despite the one‑day outflow, cumulative flows into spot crypto ETFs remain substantial since their launch. Analysts caution against over‑interpreting single‑day movements, especially during holiday periods when volumes are typically lower and flows more volatile.

Live ETF flow tracking:
https://www.coinglass.com/etf

Market Impact

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices showed limited reaction following the reported outflows, suggesting the market had largely anticipated reduced activity ahead of the holidays. Historically, ETF‑driven flows tend to normalize once full trading participation resumes.

Outlook

As markets move past Christmas and toward year‑end, attention will shift back to January re‑allocation flows, macro data, and institutional positioning. Traders will be watching closely to see whether ETF inflows resume in early 2026 or if caution persists into the new year.

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