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Bitcoin ETFs Record Mixed Flows as ARKB and FBTC Face Outflows

Bitcoin ETFs Record Mixed Flows as ARKB and FBTC Face Outflows

Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a significant $440.8 million in net inflows this week, driven by BlackRock's IBIT ETF, while some products like Grayscale’s GBTC experienced slight outflows.

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Fact Check
The provided evidence confirms the statement. Multiple sources report specific instances of outflows for both the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) and the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC). For example, Source 10, dated July 21, 2025, notes that 'ARKB, and Fidelity's FBTC, which saw collective outflows of $290.8 million.' Source 3 and Source 6 also report outflows for FBTC. This directly supports the claim that these specific ETFs have faced outflows and illustrates the 'mixed flows' nature of the Bitcoin ETF market.
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Summary

US Bitcoin spot ETFs experienced a cumulative net inflow of $440.8 million this week, with BlackRock’s IBIT ETF attracting the most significant share at $247.9 million. Other ETFs like Fidelity's FBTC, Bitwise's BITB, and ARK's ARKB also saw positive inflows, while Grayscale's GBTC had a small outflow of $15.3 million.

Terms & Concepts
  • Bitcoin ETF: An exchange-traded fund that allows investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin price movements without directly holding the cryptocurrency.
  • Net Inflow/Outflow: A measure of the money moving into or out of an investment fund, indicating investor demand or withdrawal.