Bitcoin ETFs see net outflows persist after partial inflow

Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw significant outflows during the week of August 10-14, 2026, followed by a partial inflow on August 17 that failed to restore prior momentum. The five-day stretch of redemptions erased early August gains, with net outflows totaling approximately $390 million. On August 17, the funds recorded a $137.3 million inflow, which recovered only about 35.6% of the preceding five-session net loss of $385.2 million. This left the products with a cumulative net outflow of $247.9 million across the six sessions.

The weekly outflows between August 10 and 14 were broad and persistent. Monday, August 10, saw the largest single-day withdrawal at $144.67 million. This was followed by a brief $4.89 million inflow on Tuesday, before redemptions resumed with $61.16 million leaving on Wednesday, $131.13 million on Thursday, and between $56.2 million and $57.63 million on Friday. Data provider Farside Investors reported that Fidelity's Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) led the weekly losses with a $153.2 million outflow.

The subsequent inflow on August 17 was heavily concentrated. Fidelity's FBTC supplied $111.9 million, or roughly 81.5% of the total. ARK 21Shares (ARKB) added $14.2...