Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana ETFs Post October Outflows
ETFs October outflows — Major cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana have recorded net outflows throughout the first seven trading days of October, signaling a period of investor caution.
Data shows U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have collectively seen approximately $386.3 million in net outflows for the month so far. The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) accounted for a significant portion of this movement, with over $300 million exiting the fund. Meanwhile, Ethereum-based ETFs have now extended a losing streak to nine consecutive days of net outflows.
The trend also extends to Solana, where the 21Shares Solana Staking ETF (ASOL) in Europe has faced consistent outflows. This broad-based pullback from ETF products comes despite relatively stable spot prices for the underlying assets, suggesting a shift in institutional or large-scale investor sentiment rather than a direct price crash.
The outflows mark a reversal from the generally positive inflow trends seen in prior months and highlight ongoing volatility in investor appetite for crypto investment vehicles as the fourth quarter progresses.
Original reporting: Decrypt