Bitcoin News Today: Solana Staking Yields Attract $531M as Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $3.8B

Bitcoin ETFs Trigger Alarming $2.8B Shakeout: 3 Bullish Signals Hidden in the Panic

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) faced a record $3.79 billion in outflows during November 2025, marking the worst month in history for the asset class, according to data from SoSoValue and CoinDesk. U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs, including BlackRock's IBIT, saw over $2 billion in redemptions this month alone, exacerbating a broader crypto market slump as Bitcoin's price plummeted below $85,000-its worst performance since the 2022 collapse. The outflows, driven by profit-taking, macroeconomic uncertainty, and thinning liquidity, have sparked concerns about the sustainability of the crypto market's recent rally. Yet, amid the panic, analysts and market participants are identifying three key bullish signals that could signal a potential rebound.

The exodus from Bitcoin ETFs has been stark. Four consecutive weeks of outflows totaled $4.92 billion, with BlackRock's IBIT recording its second-largest weekly outflow of $1.09 billion in the week ending Nov. 21. The sell-off coincided with a 30% drop in Bitcoin's price from its October peak, leaving many ETF investors in the red. "The euphoria from earlier this year has been fully exhausted," said Nick Ruck, director at LVRG Research according to Bloomberg. However, the final days of November showed tentative signs of stabilization, with minor inflows of $258 million on Friday, following seven consecutive days of outflows.

While Bitcoin ETFs hemorrhage capital, alternative crypto assets are attracting fresh inflows. Solana and XRP ETFs, for instance, drew $531 million and $410 million in net inflows during their first weeks of trading. Solana's success is attributed to competitive fee structures, staking yields of up to 7%, and faster transaction speeds compared to Bitcoin according to Yahoo Finance. "Bitcoin's lack of staking functionality puts it at a disadvantage when prices stagnate or decline," noted a report from Yahoo Finance according to Yahoo Finance. Meanwhile, XRP ETFs defied the broader trend, adding $89.3 million in inflows last week.

Three bullish signals are emerging from the turmoil. First, the staking yields offered by Solana and XRP ETFs are drawing institutional interest, with some funds waiving fees on the first $1 billion in assets to attract capital. Second, Bitcoin's recent price correction has created a "healthy reset," with analysts like James Butterfill of CoinShares highlighting that total inflows for 2025 still stand at $44.4 billion. Third, the market's volatility has exposed structural weaknesses, such as shallow liquidity, which could be addressed if macroeconomic conditions improve. "Bitcoin is consolidating within a $85,000 to $90,000 range, and liquidity will stabilize as the market digests these corrections," said Vincent Liu of Kronos Research according to TradingView.

Despite the outflows, long-term optimism persists. Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Co. increased its Bitcoin holdings in the months before the recent downturn, while BlackRock filed for an Ethereum staking ETF, signaling continued institutional interest in crypto. Additionally, stablecoins are gaining traction in cross-border finance, processing $9 trillion in payments in 2025. These developments suggest that while the short-term pain is real, the underlying infrastructure and innovation in crypto remain intact.