Spot Bitcoin ETFs Extend Record Outflow Streak as Investors Pull $527M in One Week

TL;DR

• Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $526.64 million in net outflows last week, extending their losing streak to eight consecutive weeks.
• Spot Ethereum ETFs also posted net outflows of $13.67 million, marking an eighth straight week of withdrawals.
• In contrast, SOL, XRP, and HYPE ETFs attracted fresh capital, with XRP ETFs leading weekly inflows.
• Analysts say ETF flows remain a key indicator of institutional sentiment as investors monitor Bitcoin’s next market direction.

U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued to face heavy selling pressure last week, recording $526.64 million in net outflows between June 29 and July 2. The latest withdrawals mark the eighth consecutive week of net outflows, the longest weekly redemption streak since spot Bitcoin ETFs began trading in the United States. 

The trend reflects continued caution among institutional investors as Bitcoin struggles to regain momentum. According to SoSoValue data, total net assets across U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have fallen to approximately $74.37 billion, while Bitcoin traded near $61,500 during the reporting period, as shown in the accompanying chart. The sustained redemptions come after June became the worst month on record for spot Bitcoin ETFs, with roughly $4.5 billion leaving the products. 

Spot Ethereum ETFs also remained under pressure, posting $13.67 million in net outflows over the same period. Like Bitcoin funds, Ethereum ETFs have now logged eight straight weeks of investor withdrawals, highlighting persistent risk-off sentiment across the two largest digital assets. 

Altcoin ETFs Buck the Trend as SOL, XRP, and HYPE Attract Fresh Capital

While Bitcoin and Ethereum products continued to lose assets, several newer crypto ETFs managed to attract fresh investment.

Spot Solana (SOL) ETFs recorded $5.75 million in weekly net inflows, while XRP ETFs brought in $17.19 million, making XRP the strongest performer among the major altcoin funds. Hyperliquid (HYPE) ETFs also remained in positive territory with $4.32 million in net inflows, although the figure represented a slowdown compared with previous weeks.

The divergence suggests that some investors are rotating capital into alternative digital assets rather than exiting the crypto ETF market entirely. Although Bitcoin remains the largest institutional investment vehicle in the sector, selective demand for altcoin-based products indicates that investors continue to seek exposure to projects they believe offer stronger upside potential.

Bitcoin ETFs Face Mounting Pressure Despite Brief Daily Recovery

Despite the weak weekly performance, the reporting period ended with a small sign of stabilization. On July 2, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded more than $221 million in daily net inflows, breaking a 10-session outflow streak. However, analysts caution that a single positive trading day is unlikely to reverse the broader trend after eight consecutive weeks of withdrawals. 

Market observers attribute the prolonged outflows to a combination of macroeconomic uncertainty, higher interest-rate expectations, and reduced appetite for risk assets. Bitcoin has remained under pressure alongside broader financial markets, while institutional investors continue trimming exposure through ETF redemptions. 

Going forward, ETF flows are expected to remain a closely watched indicator of institutional sentiment. A sustained return to net inflows could signal renewed confidence in Bitcoin, while continued withdrawals may reinforce expectations of subdued demand until broader market conditions improve.