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Bitcoin ETFs Lead $558M Crypto Outflows in Worst Two-Day Stretch

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Bitcoin ETFs Lead $558M Crypto Outflows in Worst Two-Day Stretch

Bitcoin ETFs recorded $398.95 million in net outflows on January 8. Also, it was the third consecutive day of redemptions.

Data from SoSoValue shows cumulative flows declined to $56.65 billion with total net assets at $117.66 billion. Ethereum ETFs posted $159.17 million in outflows, with cumulative flows at $12.53 billion.

Bitcoin ETFs Record $399M Outflow on Third Straight Day

Bitcoin ETFs faced widespread redemptions on January 8, with only two products reporting positive flows. BlackRock’s IBIT led losses, with $193.34 million in outflows, resulting in the shedding of 2,130 BTC.

IBIT maintains $62.66 billion in cumulative inflows despite the major single-day loss. Fidelity’s FBTC posted the second-largest outflow, with $120.52 million, resulting in a loss of 1,330 BTC. FBTC holds $11.71 billion in cumulative inflows. The January 8 outflow extended a pattern of losses from previous sessions.

Bitcoin ETF data | Source: SoSoValue
Bitcoin ETF data | Source: SoSoValue

Grayscale GBTC recorded $73.09 million in redemptions with 806.21 BTC exiting. The legacy trust product maintains -$25.41 billion in cumulative flows.

Grayscale BTC posted $7.24 million in losses with 79.82 BTC redeemed. ARK 21Shares’ ARKB recorded $9.63 million in outflows, shedding 106.24 BTC.

Bitwise’s BITB provided one of two positive flows, generating $2.96 million in gains and adding 32.60 BTC. WisdomTree’s BTCW recorded $1.92 million in inflows, acquiring 21.16 BTC.

Trading volume reached $3.08 billion for the session, down from $3.30 billion on January 7. The declining volume accompanied sustained redemptions.

BlackRock and Fidelity Lead Bitcoin ETF Redemptions

BlackRock’s IBIT and Fidelity’s FBTC produced combined outflows of $313.86 million on January 8. The two products accounted for 78.7% of total Bitcoin ETF losses.

IBIT’s cumulative inflows remain positive at $62.66 billion with total assets at approximately $68 billion.

Fidelity has faced sustained redemption pressure across multiple sessions. The $120.52 million loss marked the second consecutive day of significant outflows.

The pattern suggests large holders are reducing positions. FBTC’s cumulative inflows stand at $11.71 billion despite recent losses.

The three-day Bitcoin ETF outflow period from January 6-8 produced combined losses of $1.13 billion. January 6 saw $243.24 million in redemptions.

January 7 posted $486.08 million in losses. January 8 added $398.95 million in outflows. The consecutive negative sessions erased gains from January 2 and 5.

Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.17 billion in net inflows on January 2 and 5 combined before the reversal.

The week-to-date result remains marginally positive at $39.95 million despite the three-day sell-off. Total net assets declined from $123.52 billion on January 5 to $117.66 billion on January 8.

Ethereum ETFs Post $159M Loss Ending Brief Recovery

Ethereum ETFs recorded $159.17 million in net outflows on January 8. This marks the second consecutive negative session.

Cumulative flows declined to $12.53 billion with total net assets at $18.93 billion. The losses reversed a three-day inflow streak from January 2-6 that produced $457.30 million in gains.

BlackRock’s ETHA-led Ethereum ETF experienced redemptions with $107.65 million in outflows, resulting in the sale of 34,760 ETH.

Ethereum ETF data Source: SoSoValue
Ethereum ETF data Source: SoSoValue

The product maintains $12.80 billion in cumulative inflows but faced concentrated selling pressure. ETHA accounted for 67.6% of total Ethereum ETF losses on January 8.

Grayscale products posted combined outflows of $44.62 million. ETHE recorded $31.72 million in redemptions with 10,240 ETH exiting.

Grayscale ETH reported $12.90 million in losses, resulting in the sale of 4,160 ETH. Fidelity’s FETH recorded $4.63 million in outflows, losing 1,500 ETH. VanEck’s ETHV saw $2.27 million exit with 731.50 ETH redeemed.

No Ethereum ETF reported positive flows on January 8. Five products recorded zero activity: Bitwise ETHW, Franklin EZET, 21Shares TETH, and Invesco QETH.

Combined $558M Outflows Mark Worst Two-Day Stretch

Bitcoin ETFs and Ethereum ETFs produced combined outflows of $558.12 million on January 8. The total followed the combined losses of $584.53 million on January 7.

The two-day period recorded $1.14 billion in net redemptions and was the worst consecutive sessions of January 2026.

Bitcoin ETFs contributed 71.5% of January 8 outflows while Ethereum ETFs accounted for 28.5%. The distribution suggests selling pressure concentrated in Bitcoin products.

Solana ETFs reported $13.64 million in net inflows on January 8, continuing their positive momentum. XRP ETFs recorded $8.72 million in gains.

The January 6-8 period produced combined losses of $1.28 billion for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. The sell-off erased most gains from January’s first week.

Total net assets for Bitcoin ETFs declined 4.7% from $123.52 billion to $117.66 billion. Ethereum ETF assets fell 5.6% from $20.06 billion to $18.93 billion.

Vignesh Karunanidhi
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Cryptocurrency Journalist

Vignesh Karunanidhi is a seasoned crypto journalist and content editor with 7 years of experience in the crypto and Web3 space. Throughout his career, he has worked with leading platforms such as Watcher.Guru, Milk Road, BeInCrypto, Captain Altcoin, and Coin Edition, producing over 10,000 news articles, blogs, and guides on cryptocurrency.

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PublishedJanuary 9, 2026 8:48 pm
Last updatedJanuary 9, 2026 2:49 pm
Written byVignesh Karunanidhi, Cryptocurrency Journalist
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