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Bitcoin ETFs Log Worst Outflow Day of January, Ethereum ETFs Follow

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Bitcoin ETFs Log Worst Outflow Day of January, Ethereum ETFs Follow

Bitcoin ETFs recorded $486.08 million in net outflows on January 7. It was the worst single-day performance of January 2026.

Data from SoSoValue shows cumulative flows declined to $57.05 billion with total net assets at $118.36 billion. Ethereum ETFs posted $98.45 million in redemptions, reversing a three-day inflow streak.

Bitcoin ETFs Suffer Largest January Outflow Day

Bitcoin ETFs faced redemptions on January 7, with only three products reporting zero flows. Fidelity’s FBTC led losses, with $247.62 million in outflows, resulting in the shedding of 2,720 BTC.

The product’s redemptions exceeded all other Bitcoin ETFs combined. FBTC maintains $11.83 billion in cumulative inflows despite the single-day loss.

BlackRock’s IBIT posted the second-largest outflow with $129.96 million, losing 1,430 BTC. The product has posted mixed results in recent sessions, following its early dominance in January.

Bitcoin ETF data: SoSo Value
Bitcoin ETF data: SoSo Value

IBIT maintains $62.85 billion in cumulative inflows and remains the largest Bitcoin ETF by assets. The January 7 outflow represents a reversal from the $372.47 million inflow on January 5. ARK 21Shares’ ARKB recorded $42.27 million in redemptions with 464.80 BTC exiting. Bitwise’s BITB saw $39.03 million in outflows, losing 429.26 BTC.

Grayscale GBTC posted $15.63 million in losses with 171.89 BTC redeemed. VanEck’s HODL recorded $11.57 million in outflows, shedding 127.28 BTC. Trading volume reached $3.30 billion for the session, down from $5.86 billion on January 5.

Fidelity Leads Bitcoin ETF Redemptions with $247.62M

Fidelity’s FBTC dominated Bitcoin ETF outflows on January 7, accounting for 50.9% of total redemptions. The $247.62 million loss marked the product’s worst single-day performance in recent weeks.

FBTC’s cumulative inflows remain positive at $11.83 billion, with total assets unchanged at approximately $17 billion.

BlackRock’s $129.96 million outflow represented 26.7% of total Bitcoin ETF losses. The combination of Fidelity and BlackRock redemptions accounted for 77.6% of the day’s total outflows. Grayscale products showed mixed results, with GBTC posting $15.63 million in losses while BTC reported zero flows.

Ethereum ETFs Post $98.45M Outflows After Three Positive Days

Ethereum ETFs recorded $98.45 million in net outflows on January 7, ending a three-day inflow streak that began January 2.

Cumulative flows declined to $12.69 billion with total net assets at $19.31 billion. The reversal occurred after Ethereum ETFs reported $457.30 million in combined gains from January 2 to 6.

Grayscale ETHE led Ethereum ETF redemptions with $52.05 million in outflows, shedding 16,600 ETH. The legacy trust product maintains -$5.10 billion in cumulative flows.

Ethereum ETF data: SoSo Value
Ethereum ETF data: SoSo Value

Grayscale ETH posted $13.03 million in losses with 4,160 ETH redeemed. Combined Grayscale products accounted for 66.1% of total Ethereum ETF outflows. Fidelity’s FETH recorded $13.29 million in redemptions, losing 4,240 ETH. The product holds $2.65 billion in cumulative inflows.

Bitwise’s ETHW saw $11.23 million exit with 3,580 ETH redeemed. BlackRock’s ETHA posted $6.64 million in outflows, shedding 2,120 ETH. VanEck’s ETHV recorded $4.59 million in losses with 1,460 ETH exiting.

Combined Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Losses Reach $584M

Bitcoin ETFs and Ethereum ETFs produced combined outflows of $584.53 million on January 7. The total was the worst single-day performance for both asset classes in January 2026. Bitcoin ETFs contributed 83.2% of total outflows while Ethereum ETFs accounted for 16.8%.

Year-to-date flow patterns show diverging trends. Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.52 billion in net inflows from January 2-5 before posting $729.32 million in combined outflows on January 6-7.

The net five-day result remains positive at $790.68 million. Ethereum ETFs posted $457.30 million in gains from January 2-6 before January 7’s $98.45 million loss, producing a net positive of $358.85 million for the period.

XRP ETFs posted $40.80 million in outflows on January 7, continuing their consistent performance. Cumulative XRP flows reached $1.20 billion. Solana products maintained minimal activity during the session.

Vignesh Karunanidhi
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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 11:39 am
Last updatedJanuary 9, 2026 9:46 am
Written byVignesh Karunanidhi, Cryptocurrency Journalist
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