📉 Crypto ETF Shake-Up: 2026 Kicks Off With Big Moves
The first full week of 2026 saw major outflows from U.S. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, losing a combined $749.6M.
💥 Bitcoin ETFs: $681M withdrawn — BlackRock’s IBIT led the pack.
💥 Ether ETFs: $68.6M pulled out — BlackRock’s ETHA saw the largest outflows.
Meanwhile, some altcoins are thriving:
✅ XRP ETFs gained $38.1M, hitting their highest weekly trading volume ever at $219M.
✅ SOL ETFs also saw net inflows, with Bitwise’s BSOL leading AUM growth.
💡 Takeaway: Despite weakness in BTC and ETH ETFs, institutional interest is strong in XRP and SOL, showing a shift in where big money is flowing.