Persistent Outflows: Bitcoin ETFs Lose Over $4.4B in Four Weeks

Capital outflows from Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been very consistent over the last month. Notably, between March 3rd and 7th, 2025 alone, Bitcoin ETFs had a stunning outflow of $739.2 million and Ethereum ETFs $93.9 million.

BTC ETF outflows reached $4.49 billion this week for the fourth consecutive week, dramatically declining from $2.037 billion on February 10.

Analyzing recent data, SpotOnChain finds an ugly picture for Bitcoin and Ethereum. However, this trend has continued over the past four weeks, accompanied by a broad-based outflow away from these assets by investors.

A closer look at the 30-day net inflow charts for Bitcoin ETFs reveals several days with outflow exceeding inflow. Very close to $275 million flowed out of these funds one day.

While Ethereum ETFs’ outflows are smaller than Bitcoin’s, they still display a trend of substantial withdrawal. The inflow/outflow chart shows the outflows daily when outflows have raised over $50 million continuously, which is an unease for investors.

Sustained Outflows Across Consecutive Weeks

Since the early part of February, the continuous withdrawal from Bitcoin ETFs is a clear indication of the trend in the cryptocurrency markets and their scale.

A cumulative $4.49 billion was drained out between October 31 and November 6. This exit is sure to raise big concerns or cause these investors to rethink their portfolios regarding crypto assets.

Global economic conditions, including fears of inflation, higher interest rates, and other monetary tightening measures, have swung investors into caution and heavily influenced the pattern of these outflows.

While the U.S. plays the largest role in this narrative, the outflows of other regions provide a different picture. Some European and Asian markets have not experienced such pronounced outflows; in certain cases, the effects have been slightly net inflows. This suggests that investors’ responses to the same macroeconomic indicators are not uniformly the same.

This disparity shows that cryptocurrencies are in decentralized and global markets, where investor strategies differ depending on location and economic conditions. How each region reacts to international economic developments depends on which of these differences will provide a perspective on recovery or decline.

Broader Market Impact and Future Implications on Bitcoin ETF

According to the report, outflows from Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have lasted long, devaluing their market values. There is a close correlation between the recent drops in their prices and the timing and magnitude of the ETF withdrawals. For example, large capital outflows are directly responsible for Bitcoin’s inability to break through earlier price points in the year.

This persistent outflow demonstrates investors’ cautious or pessimistic sentiment, as the bearish sentiment indicates. Financial analysts say this could mean the start of a more extensive market correction or a shift to a more stable part of the market with less volatile assets in light of broader economic uncertainties.