Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin ETFs Stabilize After Dip; Ether Funds Test Resilience in Outflow Spree

Bitcoin ETF inflow streak snapped as Ether ETFs deepen outflows

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a $4.5 million net outflow on October 10, 2025, ending a nine-day inflow streak that had added over $5 billion to the sector COINOTAG^[1]. The outflow coincided with an 8% intraday price correction in Bitcoin, which fell from a 24-hour high near $122,000 to $105,000 before stabilizing above $111,700. Despite the reversal, cumulative ETF inflows remain at $62.77 billion, with total assets under management (AUM) at $158.96 billion, underscoring continued institutional interest COINOTAG^[1].

Issuer-level flows revealed divergent performance. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) attracted $74.21 million in inflows, while Bitwise's BITB recorded the largest single-day redemption at $37.45 million. Grayscale's GBTC and Fidelity's FBTC saw outflows of $19.21 million and $10.18 million, respectively COINOTAG^[1]. Analysts attributed the outflow to short-term profit-taking following a rapid price rally rather than a fundamental shift in demand. COINOTAG noted that such tactical rebalancing is common in volatile markets and does not negate the long-term institutional adoption trend COINOTAG^[1].

Ether ETFs, meanwhile, extended their outflow trend. On October 9, Ethereum ETFs posted $8.54 million in net outflows, ending an eight-day inflow streak that had accumulated over $1.3 billion in institutional capital . The reversal followed a $420.87 million inflow on October 7, the largest single-day figure since Ether ETFs launched. BlackRock's ETHA was the only product with positive flows ($39.29 million), while Fidelity's FETH led redemptions at $30.26 million . Cumulative Ether ETF inflows now stand at $15.08 billion, but the sector faces growing scrutiny as outflows test its resilience.

The Ethereum ETF outflows highlight a broader market dynamic. Unlike Bitcoin, which has historically shown sensitivity to ETF outflows, Ether's ETF-driven rally remains untested in a sustained outflow environment. A study by Dropstab noted that Bitcoin's price corrections often coincide with multi-week outflows, while Ethereum's ETF cycle lags by roughly six months . Analysts suggest that if Ether ETFs experience prolonged outflows, it could trigger a sharp pullback similar to Bitcoin's February–April 2025 correction .

Bitcoin's price action on October 10 reinforced the link between ETF flows and market sentiment. The 8% drop triggered profit-taking among institutional investors, with COINOTAG noting that short-term redemptions often reflect tactical portfolio adjustments COINOTAG^[1]. However, the rapid price rebound to $111,700 indicated that many participants were reasserting positions rather than exiting the market.

For Ether, the outflow reversal comes amid mixed macroeconomic signals. While Bitcoin ETFs saw a $2.7 billion inflow during "Uptober" despite Trump's China tariff comments, Ethereum ETFs struggled to maintain momentum Dropstab^[5]. Coin Telegraph analysts attributed this to diverging institutional priorities, with Bitcoin retaining its dominance as a macro hedge asset .

Cumulative data underscores the sector's long-term trajectory. Bitcoin ETFs have attracted $62.77 billion in net inflows since their launch, representing 6% of Bitcoin's circulating supply COINOTAG^[1]. Ether ETFs, with $15.08 billion in inflows, hold 5.2% of Ethereum's supply . These figures highlight the growing institutional footprint in crypto markets, even as short-term volatility persists.