Bitcoin and Ether ETFs recorded net outflows on Thursday, ending recent inflow streaks. Bitcoin ETFs lost $95.30 million led by exits from Fidelity's FBTC and Ark & 21Shares' ARKB, while Ether ETFs shed $52.08 million after five consecutive days of inflows. The redemptions followed lighter trading volumes and cautious investor sentiment. Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama signaled at the 'Open QUICK 2026' seminar that the country plans to study a legal framework for crypto ETFs as global digital asset adoption expands.
Bitcoin ETFs Record $95.30 Million in Net Outflows
Bitcoin ETFs recorded $95.30 million in net outflows on Thursday. Fidelity's FBTC lost $63.25 million, while Ark & 21Shares' ARKB saw $39.93 million leave the fund. These redemptions were partly offset by smaller inflows elsewhere. Vaneck's HODL added $5.36 million, Morgan Stanley's MSBT drew $2.17 million, and Bitwise's BITB brought in $343,040. Total bitcoin ETF value traded was $1.38 billion, while total net assets closed at $76.51 billion.
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Ether ETFs Shed $52.08 Million After Five-Day Inflow Streak
Ether ETFs posted $52.08 million in net outflows after five straight days of inflows. Fidelity's FETH led the exits with $33.96 million. BlackRock's ETHA lost $12.67 million, Bitwise's ETHW saw $2.75 million leave, and BlackRock's ETHB recorded a $2.70 million outflow. Total ether ETF value traded stood at $234.92 million, with net assets closing at $9.34 billion.
Solana ETFs Post Minor Outflows as Japan Signals Crypto ETF Study
Solana ETFs recorded a $605,110 net outflow. Invesco's QSOL accounted for the sale with a $941,370 exit. That was softened by inflows of $260,680 into Vaneck's VSOL and $75,580 into 21Shares' TSOL. Total solana ETF value traded reached $46.31 million, while net assets closed at $904.67 million. HYPE and XRP ETFs saw no trading activity for the day.
Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama signaled at the 'Open QUICK 2026' seminar that Japan wants to examine a legal path for crypto ETFs as overseas trading expands. The comments follow a broader push to bring digital assets closer to traditional market infrastructure, with Japan's Financial Services Agency also moving toward a regulatory overhaul for crypto assets.
FAQ
What caused Bitcoin and Ether ETF outflows on Thursday?
Bitcoin ETFs recorded $95.30 million in net outflows led by Fidelity's FBTC ($63.25 million) and Ark & 21Shares' ARKB ($39.93 million). Ether ETFs posted $52.08 million in outflows after five consecutive days of inflows, led by Fidelity's FETH ($33.96 million). The redemptions followed lighter trading volumes and cautious investor sentiment.
What did Japan's Finance Minister say about crypto ETFs?
Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama signaled at the 'Open QUICK 2026' seminar that Japan plans to study a legal framework for crypto ETFs as global digital asset adoption expands. The statement follows Japan's Financial Services Agency moving toward a regulatory overhaul for crypto assets.
