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cointelegraph.comNOV 22 min read$BTC-USD

Bitcoin ETFs End October Red, Ether ETFs Lose Record $1.61B

US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $515M net outflows in October, their first negative month since June, while Ether ETFs posted a record $1.61B in monthly outflows. BlackRock's IBIT and Fidelity's FBTC led Friday's $643M Bitcoin ETF withdrawals, following market volatility after Binance's $6.3B hack.

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cointelegraph.com
Published Nov 2, 2026, 7:50 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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01

Why it matters

The outflows represent a material shift in investor sentiment, likely translating into short-term price pressure on the underlying cryptocurrencies.

02

Market read

Record ETF outflows highlight a bearish turn for crypto exposure vehicles, potentially influencing spot BTC and ETH price dynamics.

03

What to watch

The Binance hack may be the primary driver, not fundamental weakness in Bitcoin or Ether.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 8/10Timing: today

Background

The article reports fresh October outflow data for US spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, linking the moves to recent market volatility after a major Binance hack.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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Context

US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $515 million net outflows for October, the first negative month since June.

Expected impact

likely pressure as investors shift away from spot Bitcoin ETFs

Evidence & confidence

Large net withdrawals ($515 M) indicate weakening investor appetite, which typically drags spot BTC lower.

Market effects

Sector

ETF providers and crypto asset managers may see reduced inflows, affecting fee revenue.

Regional

US crypto markets could see broader sell pressure, influencing global BTC/ETH pricing.

Global

Large outflows in US spot crypto ETFs may signal a shift in global investor sentiment toward crypto.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Outflows could be temporary, creating buying opportunities if prices overshoot lower levels.

Key entities

  • ETF
    iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT)

    Led outflows with $234 M withdrawn on the reported day.

  • ETF
    Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC)

    Second-largest outflow contributor with $201 M withdrawn.

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StoryU.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs lose $643 million in a day after Binance hack

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