US-listed spot crypto ETFs experienced strong capital turnover last week. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded combined net outflows of $1.14 billion during the week ending. At the same time, the Solana and XRP ETFs continued to attract steady inflows. The move highlights the shift in investors’ risk appetite as Bitcoin trades sideways near the $88,000 level.
Bitcoin ETFs See Outflow of Nearly $500 Million
Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $497 million in weekly net outflows. Most funds experienced redemptions. However, Fidelity’s FBTC stood out as the only Bitcoin ETF to record net inflows, totaling approximately $33 million. The biggest drag came from BlackRock’s IBIT. The fund alone lost about $240 million during the week. Other issuers also reported moderate but consistent withdrawals.
ETF Weekly Flows Summary (December 15-19, 2025):
1️⃣ $BTC Spot ETFs saw $497 million in net outflows. $FBTC it was the only fund with net inflows.
2️⃣ $ETH Spot ETFs recorded $644 million in net outflows. The 9 $ETH Spot ETFs experienced outflows and none recorded net inflows during the week.… pic.twitter.com/vgHB2DFXzd– BlockFlow (@BlockFlow_News) December 22, 2025
Despite capital outflows, Bitcoin ETFs are still huge. Total assets under management are still approaching $115 billion. This shows that while short-term sentiment softened. Long-term exposure remains intact. Before the outflows, Bitcoin had already entered a consolidation phase. After the data was released, the price action remained range-bound. There were no sharp sell-offs directly related to ETF redemptions.
Ethereum ETFs face increased pressure
Ethereum ETFs saw even larger outflows. Net outflows reached $644 million during the same period. All nine Ethereum spot ETFs posted losses and none recorded inflows. BlackRock’s ETHA led the decline. The fund lost approximately $558 million in seven consecutive trading days. Notably, ETHA did not record a single entry during that streak. Ethereum price remained under pressure throughout the week. However, the liquidation data did not show any major forced selling events. This suggests that investors exited their positions gradually and not through panic-driven trading. The continued outflows indicate weaker near-term sentiment in ETH compared to other large-cap assets.
Solana and XRP extend inflow streaks
As Bitcoin and Ethereum struggled, Solana ETFs attracted $66.5 million in net inflows. This marked the eighth consecutive week of positive flows. Fidelity’s Solana ETF led the category, adding nearly $50 million. XRP ETFs also performed well. They recorded $82 million in admissions, extending their streak to six consecutive weeks. The largest contribution came from 21Shares’ XRP product. Importantly, neither the Solana nor the XRP ETFs recorded notable outflows. This clean inflow trend suggests steady demand rather than short-term speculation.
Investors turn to riskier assets
Market analysts described the trend as a rotation. As Bitcoin consolidates and Ethereum underperforms, capital appears to be moving towards higher beta altcoins. This behavior is common during lateral market phases. Investors typically look for assets with higher momentum or perceived upside potential. Solana and XRP currently fit that profile. Still, Bitcoin and Ethereum remain dominant. Its ETF products dwarf newer funds in size and liquidity. The latest data reflects turnover, not abandonment. Currently, ETF flows show a clear split. Large-cap leaders face pressure. Meanwhile, some select altcoins are gaining popularity as investors reposition themselves ahead of the next market move.
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