- •BTC ETFs lose $326 million, while Ethereum funds see a $429 million outflow in one day.
- •BlackRock’s IBIT remains the only ETF to record new inflows despite broad redemptions.
- •Analysts view the move as profit-taking following inflows, rather than a loss of faith.
Just one day after record inflows boosted confidence across crypto markets, Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw a sharp turnaround, according to SoSoValue. The two largest digital asset classes recorded combined outflows of $756 million on October 13, marking one of the most abrupt reversals since mid-2024.
The downturn followed two weeks of continuous accumulation that had driven total ETF assets beyond $185 billion. Yet within twenty-four hours, institutional sentiment shifted decisively, showing how actively capital now moves within crypto exchange-traded funds.
Bitcoin ETFs Record $326M in Withdrawals
On-chain data from SoSoValue indicates that Bitcoin Spot ETFs experienced a daily net outflow of $326.52 million on October 13, 2025, reflecting a notable shift in trading behavior. Despite this, total Bitcoin ETF assets remain high at $157.18 billion, suggesting continued institutional exposure. At the same time, Bitcoin trades near $115,792.84, showing market stability despite the large withdrawals.
The ETF flow chart represents a strong rhythm of accumulation and profit-taking throughout 2024 and 2025. Inflow surges also corresponded to large Bitcoin rallies between mid-2024 and mid-2025, which indicates that ETF activity and market direction were directly linked. The white line that represents total assets is also on the same trend, i.e., the long-term holders are still active even in the times of temporary outflows. The IBIT of BlackRock is the only Bitcoin ETF that receives net inflows throughout the reversal, indicating that investors prefer liquid and proven products.
Ethereum ETFs Lead With $429M in Redemptions
According to the SoSoValue statistics, the highest outflow of Ethereum funds occurred on October 13, amounting to $428.52 million. Nevertheless, net assets are 28.75 billion in total, and the price of ETH is around 4251.96, which is moderate.
The Ethereum ETF chart shows that the inflows and outflows are repetitive, as with each year, 2024 and 2025, there are common periods of inflows and outflows that occur consecutively in a sequence of buying and selling. By mid-2025, the price of Ethereum had already soared to above 4000 for the major investors. The latest red spikes are linked to traders who are cashing their profits at the winning period. The line of white asset growth records a gradual upward trend throughout the whole year of 2025, but marginally drops downward in October, signifying a cold season that will not be sustained.
This report suggests that institutional traders are adjusting their exposure rather than fully liquidating it; consequently, there is an increased recognition of Ethereum as a global institutional trading asset. Analysts believe such adjustments are similar to the traditional portfolio rotations in equity markets.
Market Rotation and Macro Pressure
According to analysts, the current situation clearly indicates “rotation, not rejection” of digital assets. The institutions that were previously very active in digital assets are now rebalancing their portfolios, rather than giving the market the cold shoulder, after experiencing gains in the previous month. The rapid shift from inflow to outflow clearly indicates that ETFs have become active trading tools rather than mere passive investments.
Adding to the overall picture is the macroeconomic pressure. The U.S.–China trade relations have soured again, and the threat of new tariffs has added to the uncertainty in global markets. High yields, together with a stronger dollar, have made investors shy away from high-risk gatherers, which in turn has negatively affected the short-term sentiment of crypto ETFs. However, IBIT’s appreciably positive inflows indicate that investors are opting for high-confidence funds through selective accumulation.
Notwithstanding the significant reversal, total ETF assets remain near record highs. The Bitcoin ETFs were the only ones that attracted $2.7 billion in the previous week, while the Ethereum funds took in $338 million. The fact that these large inflows are occurring at such a time of uncertainty is a good indication that institutional confidence is firm.