ETFs Sell $363M in Bitcoin as BlackRock, Fidelity Lead

BlackRock, Fidelity, and Grayscale led the sell-off, trimming their exposure amid ongoing market volatility and broader macroeconomic uncertainty. These outflows occurred as Bitcoin struggled to hold key support levels, prompting cautious moves from fund managers.

Total ETF Inflows Remain Strong Despite Market Pullback

Despite the recent sell-off, Bitcoin spot ETFs still hold over $160 billion in assets under management as of 2025. Cumulative net inflows since launch remain above $55 billion, reflecting strong overall demand since January 2024.

These products, designed to track Bitcoin’s real-time price by holding actual BTC, have seen volatile weekly flows throughout 2025. During bullish weeks, volumes reached $55 billion, yet inflows slowed during periods of institutional repositioning.

Retail Holders Accumulate as Bitcoin Dips Below Weekly Highs

While institutions reduced exposure, smaller investors increased their holdings, according to CryptoQuant. Wallets holding less than 1 BTC known as “shrimps” now control 1.6 million BTC, or 8.4% of the total supply.

This steady retail accumulation continued despite short-term price weakness, offering a base of long-term network support. Although Bitcoin fell 2.19% over the past week, retail conviction remains strong, reinforcing decentralized ownership.

Bitcoin’s price currently sits at $113,146.53, showing a 0.41% gain over 24 hours, yet down for the week. Analysts note that retail stacking has historically helped stabilize price floors during periods of institutional selling.

This trend suggests smaller holders could increasingly influence Bitcoin’s resilience, especially when larger funds trigger short-term volatility. While ETFs continue to dominate market size, grassroots activity may balance out heavy outflows in uncertain times.