Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs saw renewed selling pressure as investors pulled capital from both products, signaling cautious sentiment across the broader crypto market. According to data reported by Farside Investors on December 24, Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net outflow of $188.6 million, while Ethereum ETFs saw $95.5 million exit the market in a single day.
The Bitcoin ETF outflows suggest that short-term confidence remains weak despite BTC holding relatively strong price levels. Institutional investors appear to be locking in profits or reducing exposure amid ongoing macro uncertainty, risk-off behavior, and expectations around interest rate policy. Even though Bitcoin ETFs have been a major driver of long-term institutional adoption, daily flows continue to show that capital is still highly reactive rather than committed.
Ethereum ETFs also experienced notable outflows, reflecting similar hesitation around ETH’s near-term outlook. While Ethereum continues to dominate in smart contracts and DeFi infrastructure, ETF investors seem unconvinced about immediate upside, especially as broader market momentum cools. The scale of ETH outflows, although smaller than Bitcoin’s, highlights that risk reduction is happening across major assets rather than being isolated to one token.
Overall, these ETF outflows indicate that institutions are currently prioritizing capital preservation over aggressive accumulation. This does not invalidate the long-term bullish case for crypto ETFs, but it does reinforce that short-term market direction remains fragile. Until ETF flows stabilize or turn positive again, upside momentum across Bitcoin and Ethereum is likely to remain capped.
