On May 14, 2025, both Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) reported net outflows, signaling a cautious tone among investors despite the broader strength in crypto holdings. According to data from Lookonchain, several major ETF issuers witnessed notable withdrawals as market participants appeared to rotate capital or take profits amid uncertainty.
Fidelity Leads Bitcoin ETF Outflows with $90M Withdrawal:
The Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) registered the largest single-day outflow among Bitcoin ETFs, shedding 873 BTC valued at approximately $90.69 million. Despite the drawdown, Fidelity remains one of the largest institutional holders with 198,247 BTC still under management—worth around $20.6 billion.
Cumulatively, Bitcoin ETFs saw a net outflow of 915 BTC across 10 major funds, bringing the total assets under management to 1,172,985 BTC (roughly $121.89 billion).
Other funds followed suit, with the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) losing 331 BTC on the day and 1,956 BTC over the past week. However, not all movements were negative. The iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), which holds the most BTC at 625,736, remained stable daily and gained 5,204 BTC over the week.
Smaller inflows helped cushion overall losses, with Valkyrie’s BRRR ETF and Invesco Galaxy’s BTCO adding 89 BTC and 200 BTC, respectively. ETFs from ARK 21Shares, Bitwise, and VanEck reported no net changes.
Ethereum ETFs Face Even Steeper Weekly Outflows:
Ethereum ETFs saw deeper outflow pressure compared to their Bitcoin counterparts, logging a weekly net withdrawal of 18,129 ETH. On May 14 alone, these funds recorded a combined daily outflow of 1,979 ETH—equivalent to about $5.15 million.
The Fidelity Ethereum Fund (FETH) led the weekly outflows with a loss of 12,489 ETH. Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE) also saw significant movement, dropping 3,983 ETH in one day and 4,448 ETH over the week. Still, ETHE holds a strong reserve of 1,129,089 ETH, valued at approximately $2.94 billion.
Meanwhile, iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA), the largest ETH fund with 1,259,017 ETH, reported no daily changes but still posted a 7-day outflow of 4,541 ETH.
Amid the downturn, a few funds showed resilience. Franklin’s EZET ETF marked the strongest single-day inflow with 1,139 ETH, followed by Invesco Galaxy’s QETH, which added 866 ETH. These were the only Ethereum ETFs to report positive flows on the day.
As of now, the nine Ethereum ETFs tracked by Lookonchain collectively hold 3,441,744 ETH, valued at around $8.95 billion.
Investor Sentiment Cautious Yet Steady
The latest ETF flows suggest that investors are treading cautiously—locking in gains while awaiting clearer signals from the broader crypto market. The trend doesn't necessarily reflect a loss of confidence, but rather a strategic pause as participants assess the next potential move for crypto assets.
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