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Bitcoin ETFs Post Third Straight Weekly Outflow, Exceeding $3.5 Billion in Three Weeks

Bitcoin ETFs Post Third Straight Weekly Outflow, Exceeding $3.5 Billion in Three Weeks

According to Farside, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.4156 billion in net outflows for the week ended May 30, with BlackRock’s IBIT accounting for the largest share of withdrawals.

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Fact Check
Lookonchain's primary May 28 ETF flow update directly confirms substantial BTC ETF outflows (-9,012 BTC / -$655.59M) and ETH ETF outflows (-40,247 ETH / -$79.77M), with Solana ETFs (an alternative crypto product) recording a modest net inflow (+2,401 SOL / +$195K). PANews/SoSoValue and Coindesk independently confirm BlackRock IBIT led Bitcoin ETF outflows on May 28, 2026. All key elements of the claim are corroborated by multiple sources.
Summary

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs remained under pressure, recording $1.4156 billion in net outflows for the week reported by Farside on May 30. The latest data adds to an already extended withdrawal streak and reinforces earlier reporting that the market had logged a third consecutive week of outflows, with more than $3.5 billion withdrawn over three weeks. BlackRock’s IBIT led the week’s losses with $966.3 million in net outflows, followed by Grayscale’s GBTC at $172 million, Fidelity’s FBTC at $169.1 million, and BITB at $46.3 million. Earlier daily figures had shown $125 million in net outflows on May 29, with total net assets still above $94 billion despite continued redemptions.

Terms & Concepts
  • Spot Bitcoin ETF: An exchange-traded fund that holds Bitcoin directly, allowing investors to gain regulated exposure to Bitcoin without owning the asset themselves.
  • Net outflow: The amount of money leaving a fund after subtracting any inflows during a specific period.
  • IBIT: BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, a U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF that has become one of the largest vehicles for listed Bitcoin exposure.