U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $649 Million Outflow as Ethereum ETFs Extend Losing Streak

According to SoSoValue, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $649 million in net outflows on May 18, while U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs recorded $86.31 million in net withdrawals for a sixth straight session.

Summary

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded total net outflows of $649 million on May 18, according to SoSoValue, indicating a broad pullback in investor demand for listed Bitcoin funds. U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs also saw net outflows, losing $86.31 million on the same day and extending their run of withdrawals to six consecutive trading sessions. Spot crypto ETFs give investors regulated exchange-traded exposure to digital assets without directly holding the tokens, so sustained outflows are commonly watched as a signal of weakening near-term sentiment or portfolio rebalancing.

Terms & Concepts
  • Spot Bitcoin ETF: An exchange-traded fund that holds Bitcoin directly, giving investors market exposure without requiring direct custody of the cryptocurrency.
  • Spot Ethereum ETF: An exchange-traded fund that holds Ethereum directly, allowing investors to track Ether prices through regulated stock market products.
  • Net outflow: The amount of money withdrawn from an investment product after subtracting any new inflows over the same period.