Crypto Investment

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Post $296M in Net Outflows: Week of March 23–27

Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net outflows of $296 million and spot Ethereum ETFs also recorded net outflows during the week of March 23–27, 2025.

Diego Martinez

Diego Martinez covers AI tokens, blockchain infrastructure, and crypto market structure for AiCryptoCore, with a focus on explaining how artificial intelligence trends intersect with digital asset adoption.

Mar 30, 20263 min read

Spot Bitcoin ETFs posted net outflows of $296 million during the week of March 23 to March 27 (ET), breaking a four-week streak of consecutive inflows into U.S.-listed crypto investment products. Spot Ethereum ETFs also recorded net outflows over the same trading period, adding to the week’s redemption pressure across digital asset funds.

Spot Bitcoin ETF Flows: $296 Million in Net Outflows for the Week

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs collectively shed $296 million in net outflows across the five trading sessions ending March 27. The reversal marked the first negative flow week after four consecutive weeks of net inflows into Bitcoin ETF products.

The four-week inflow streak that preceded this reversal had reflected steady institutional demand for BTC exposure through regulated vehicles. Its interruption signals a shift in short-term capital allocation patterns among ETF investors.

CoinMarketCap price chart for Bitcoin during the week of March 23-27 — CoinMarketCap chart illustrating Bitcoin’s price movement during the week of March 23–27.

Fund-level breakdowns for individual products such as GBTC, IBIT, FBTC, and ARKB were not detailed in the weekly reporting reviewed for this article. The $296 million aggregate figure represents the net across all U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs.

Despite this week’s outflows, the broader trend for crypto investment products remains positive. Crypto ETFs and similar products had absorbed $46.7 billion in cumulative inflows during 2025, suggesting one negative week does not reverse the longer-term adoption trajectory. Bitcoin has also continued to attract attention through rising long positions on major exchanges, pointing to sustained directional conviction among leveraged traders.

Ethereum ETF Outflows Add to the Week’s Pressure on Crypto Investment Products

Spot Ethereum ETFs also recorded net outflows during the March 23 to 27 window, according to weekly flow reporting. The exact net outflow total for Ethereum ETFs and fund-level data for individual products such as ETHA, FETH, and ETHW were not specified in the sources reviewed.

The simultaneous outflows across both Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF categories suggest the capital rotation was not limited to a single asset class. Both product groups experienced redemption pressure during the same five-day trading window, indicating a broader risk-off posture among crypto ETF holders.

CoinMetrics on-chain data chart for Bitcoin network activity — CoinMetrics on-chain context for Bitcoin network activity during the reporting period.

No individual ETH ETF fund posted notable net inflows that bucked the weekly trend, based on available reporting. The combined BTC and ETH outflow picture marks a synchronized pullback across the two largest crypto asset classes available through U.S. spot ETF wrappers.

The week’s outflows arrive against a backdrop of continued institutional engagement with crypto markets through other channels. On-chain valuation models, including those used by analysts like Willy Woo to estimate Bitcoin price floors, remain a separate lens from ETF flow data but offer context for how market participants assess downside risk. Meanwhile, sovereign accumulation strategies like El Salvador’s growing Bitcoin reserve continue independently of U.S. fund flows.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency and digital asset markets carry significant risk. Always do your own research before making decisions.