Spot Bitcoin ETFs Lose $681M in First Week of 2026 as Risk Appetite Fades

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded significant net outflows totaling $681 million during the first full trading week of 2026, following four consecutive days of redemptions from Tuesday through Friday. This outflow reversed initial strength seen on January 2nd and 5th. Spot Ether (ETH) ETFs also saw net outflows of about $68.6 million for the week. Vincent Liu, CIO at Kronos Research, attributed this risk-off shift to macro uncertainty, citing less likely Q1 interest rate cuts and rising geopolitical risks. Investors are now awaiting US Consumer Price Index data and Federal Reserve guidance for clearer signals on monetary easing. Despite the volatility, Morgan Stanley filed for both Bitcoin and Solana spot ETFs, while Bank of America began allowing its wealth management advisors to recommend exposure to four existing Bitcoin ETFs.

(Source：Cointelegraph)