Bitcoin, Ether ETFs shed $549M in a week as October Ether outflows near $1B
In brief
- US spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs posted $549 million in combined weekly net outflows, per SoSoValue.
- Ether funds lost $320 million and Bitcoin ETFs about $229 million during the week, per SoSoValue.
- October-to-date spot Ether ETF outflows total roughly $955 million, most of any 2026 month, per SoSoValue.
- Both fund groups remain net positive year-to-date for 2026, per SoSoValue.
- Solana, Zcash and Hyperliquid ETFs also recorded weekly net withdrawals, per SoSoValue data.
A second and third losing week
Bitcoin ETFs recorded about $229 million in weekly net outflows, while Ether funds posted $320 million in withdrawals, according to SoSoValue data cited by Cointelegraph. That's the second straight week of losses for the Bitcoin products. It's the third for Ether funds.
The pace did ease, though. Outflows slowed from the week before, when the two fund groups recorded $1.22 billion in combined net outflows (a figure that dwarfs last week's total).
Ether's October tally is the number that stands out.
Spot Ether ETFs have recorded roughly $955 million in net outflows so far this month, more than in any other month this year, according to SoSoValue data reported by Cointelegraph.
Prices and the year-to-date picture
Ether fell 5% over seven days to about $2,433, and Bitcoin dipped 1.3% to $82,783 at the time Cointelegraph published, according to CoinGecko data.
So where does that leave the year? Both fund groups are still net positive for 2026. Bitcoin ETFs have drawn about $259 million in year-to-date net inflows and Ether ETFs about $610 million, per SoSoValue figures reported by Cointelegraph.
Altcoin funds weren't spared
The smaller altcoin ETFs also saw money leave. Solana ETFs recorded about $26 million in weekly net withdrawals, followed by Zcash at $19 million and Hyperliquid at $18 million, according to SoSoValue data. XRP and BNB funds saw smaller outflows ($1.8 million and $285,000, respectively).
Frequently asked questions
How much did US spot Ether ETFs lose in October?
US spot Ether ETFs recorded roughly $955 million in net outflows so far in October, according to SoSoValue data reported by Cointelegraph. That's more than in any other month this year.
Are Bitcoin and Ether ETFs still net positive for 2026?
Yes. Despite recent withdrawals, Bitcoin ETFs have about $259 million in year-to-date net inflows and Ether ETFs about $610 million, per SoSoValue data reported by Cointelegraph.
