# Bitcoin ETFs See $129M Outflow, Ending 7-Day Inflow Streak

**Published:** 2026-08-29T07:53:49.254Z  
**Topic:** Bitcoin  
**Sentiment:** neutral  
**Publisher:** TrendWatcher — https://www.trendwatcher.in/article/ff8b43bd-4c67-4403-8073-143226f5c2f9

US Bitcoin ETFs recorded $129.62 million in net outflows on March 18, ending a seven-day inflow streak that had brought in $1.167 billion. Fidelity's FBTC led

US Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded $129.62 million in net outflows on March 18, ending a seven-day streak of inflows that had accumulated $1.167 billion since March 9 [3]. The outflows coincided with Bitcoin briefly slipping below $65,000, trading at $65,403 after falling to $64,600 [2].

| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin ETF Flow | -$129.62 million [3] |
| Inflow Streak Ended | 7 days [3] |
| Bitcoin Price | $65,403 [2] |
| Sentiment | "Fear" (Crypto Fear & Greed Index at 28) [2] |

## ETF Flows Reverse Trend
The $129.62 million net outflow on March 18 marked the first negative day for US Bitcoin ETFs since March 6, when they saw $348.83 million in outflows [3]. Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) accounted for the largest portion of the recent outflows, shedding $103.84 million, equivalent to 1,460 BTC [3]. Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) also recorded $18.82 million in outflows, or 264.24 BTC, deepening its cumulative net outflow position to $25.95 billion [3]. Bitwise’s Bitcoin ETF (BITB) saw $6.96 million in outflows [3].

The seven-day inflow streak, from March 9 to March 17, saw daily net inflows ranging from $53.87 million to $250.92 million [3]. During this period, cumulative total net inflows across all US Bitcoin ETFs reached $56.54 billion before the March 18 outflow reduced it to $56.41 billion [3]. Total net assets across these ETFs had climbed to $96.74 billion by March 17, up from $88.34 billion at the start of the streak [3].

## Broader Market Context
The outflows occurred as Bitcoin's price briefly dipped below $65,000, with US stocks also falling amid renewed tensions between the US and Iran [2]. Market sentiment for Bitcoin weakened, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index dropping 3 points to 28, remaining in "fear" territory [2].

Ethereum ETFs also experienced a shift, recording $55.51 million in total net outflows on March 18, ending a five-day streak of positive flows [3]. Fidelity’s Ethereum Fund (FETH) led these outflows with $37.11 million, or 16,950 ETH [3]. Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE) shed $8.89 million, or 4,060 ETH [3]. Despite the single day of outflows, Ethereum spot ETFs had posted $174.15 million in weekly net inflows for the week ending March 17, their strongest weekly figure in the current run [3].

ETF fund flows are often used to observe institutional allocation preferences and assess whether capital inflows are driving trend formation, particularly when compared with derivatives market indicators [1]. Steady ETF inflows without significant expansion in derivatives market leverage can suggest a healthy market structure dominated by long-term capital [1].

## What to watch
*   **Bitcoin ETF flows:** Monitor daily net flow figures to see if the March 18 outflow represents a temporary pause or a sustained shift in institutional sentiment [3].
*   **Bitcoin price levels:** Observe if Bitcoin holds above the $64,600 level, which it briefly touched during the outflow period [2].
*   **Crypto Fear & Greed Index:** Track changes in the index to gauge shifts in overall market sentiment, particularly if it moves out of "fear" territory [2].

The recent outflow marks a break in a period of significant institutional interest in Bitcoin ETFs, highlighting the sensitivity of these products to broader market conditions and geopolitical events.

## Sources
1. Coinglass — [Bitcoin ETF Fund Flows | Spot BTC Net Inflow & Holdings | CoinGlass](https://www.coinglass.com/etf/bitcoin)
2. Cointelegraph — [Bitcoin ETFs snap 7-day inflow streak with $225M in outflows](https://cointelegraph.com/markets/bitcoin-etfs-225-million-outflow-end-7-day-inflow-streak)
3. KuCoin — [Bitcoin ETFs Post $129M Outflows, Ending Seven-Day Inflow Streak | KuCoin](https://www.kucoin.com/news/flash/bitcoin-etfs-post-129m-outflows-ending-seven-day-inflow-streak)
4. Bitbo — [Bitcoin ETF Flows [Table & Chart]](https://bitbo.io/treasuries/etf-flows/)
5. Tekedia — [Bitcoin ETFs Attract $232M While Ether ETFs See $192M Outflows - Tekedia](https://www.tekedia.com/bitcoin-etfs-attract-232m-while-ether-etfs-see-192m-outflows/)

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