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U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows of $1.207 billion in Year 2, Week 46, even as weekly trading activity surged to a record $40 billion. The period marked the largest weekly trading volume to date alongside the fourth-largest weekly net outflow, highlighting intense two-way activity and investor repositioning.
Key Developments
- Net flow: -$1.207 billion
- Weekly trading volume: $40 billion (record high)
- Most traded Bitcoin price: $91,845
- Ranking: Fourth-largest weekly outflow on record; largest weekly volume on record
Issuer Breakdown
Flows diverged sharply among leading issuers during the week:
- BlackRock: -$1.076 billion
- Fidelity: -$116 million
- Grayscale: +$102 million
Market Context
The combination of record volume and sizable net outflows suggests elevated profit-taking and rotation among market participants, even as liquidity in U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs continues to deepen. Trading concentrated around a most traded price of $91,845, indicating heavy activity near that level throughout the week.
While aggregate flows were negative, the dispersion between issuers—most notably outflows at BlackRock and Fidelity contrasted with inflows at Grayscale—underscores ongoing shifts in investor preference and strategy within the spot Bitcoin ETF landscape.
Why It Matters
- Liquidity milestone: A new weekly volume record at $40 billion points to robust participation and tighter spreads across the ecosystem.
- Flow sensitivity: The fourth-largest weekly outflow highlights that flows remain sensitive to price levels and macro sentiment, even during periods of strong trading activity.
- Issuer dynamics: Divergent flows among major issuers reflect evolving competition and investor allocation choices across the largest spot Bitcoin ETFs.
Looking Ahead
Investors will watch whether flows stabilize after the record-volume week and how activity around the $91,845 price zone influences near-term direction. Subsequent weekly prints will help clarify if the latest outflows represent one-off repositioning or a broader shift in sentiment.