Key Takeaways
- • U.S. crypto ETFs tracked by Farside Investors recorded net outflows of $610.7 million from October 12 to 16, 2026, down from $1.29 billion in the prior week.
- • Ethereum ETFs led withdrawals with $320.1 million lost, driven largely by BlackRock's ETHA fund, which accounted for $299 million of the outflows.
- • Bitcoin ETFs posted $228.4 million in outflows despite a positive trading day on Tuesday; Solana, Zcash, and Hyperliquid funds collectively lost $62.2 million.
- • The slowing pace of exits suggests easing redemption pressure, but investors remain cautious amid shifting interest rate expectations and economic data releases.
Summary
U.S. crypto exchange-traded funds experienced net outflows of $610.7 million between October 12 and 16, according to data tracked by Farside Investors, as reported by Pluang. The figure represents a moderation from the $1.29 billion in outflows recorded the previous week, suggesting a slowing pace of investor exits.
Ethereum-linked products were the hardest hit, with ETFs shedding $320.1 million over the period. The bulk of those withdrawals came from BlackRock's ETHA fund, which accounted for $299 million of the total. Bitcoin ETFs followed with $228.4 million in net outflows, notable because they recorded a positive trading day on Tuesday that did not offset the broader redemptions. Other crypto funds, including those tracking Solana, Zcash, and Hyperliquid, collectively lost $62.2 million.
The report characterizes market sentiment as cautious, with participants weighing changing interest rate expectations and upcoming economic data releases. Pluang's market snapshot as of October 17, 2026 at 14:41 WIB showed that of 50 priced major cryptocurrencies, 8 rose and 41 fell, with Zilliqa (ZIL) down 27.72%, Balancer (BAL) up 11.14%, and EOS up 8.13%.
Ethereum-linked products were the hardest hit, with ETFs shedding $320.1 million over the period. The bulk of those withdrawals came from BlackRock's ETHA fund, which accounted for $299 million of the total. Bitcoin ETFs followed with $228.4 million in net outflows, notable because they recorded a positive trading day on Tuesday that did not offset the broader redemptions. Other crypto funds, including those tracking Solana, Zcash, and Hyperliquid, collectively lost $62.2 million.
The report characterizes market sentiment as cautious, with participants weighing changing interest rate expectations and upcoming economic data releases. Pluang's market snapshot as of October 17, 2026 at 14:41 WIB showed that of 50 priced major cryptocurrencies, 8 rose and 41 fell, with Zilliqa (ZIL) down 27.72%, Balancer (BAL) up 11.14%, and EOS up 8.13%.
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