Bitcoin ETF outflows reached $515 million in October. In addition, US spot Bitcoin ETFs ended the month negative. This was their first negative month since June. SoSoValue data confirms this.
Investors pulled $643 million on Friday. Consequently, Friday’s withdrawals snapped four straight days of inflows. Still, the funds attracted about $361 million in net inflows for the year through October.
BlackRock’s IBIT led Friday’s outflows with $234 million. Similarly, Fidelity’s FBTC followed with $201 million. Farside Investors data confirms these figures.
Meanwhile, the withdrawals followed Bitcoin’s drop to $77,000 on Thursday. Meanwhile, Binance confirmed Friday that hackers stole about $6.3 billion. Therefore, crypto markets faced volatility.
Also, OneKey founder Yishi warned on X Friday. He said IBIT could face similar security threats. Specifically, IBIT relies heavily on Coinbase to hold its Bitcoin. However, this remains a warning, not a confirmed breach.
Bitcoin ETF outflows end October negative
Overall, October’s result marked a sharp reversal. Earlier, four consecutive days of inflows had supported the funds. Then Friday’s selling changed the monthly total. As a result, October became the first negative month since June.
Ether funds post record monthly outflows
At the same time, investors withdrew $156 million from US spot Ether ETFs on Friday. Consequently, October’s net outflows reached a record $1.61 billion. The previous monthly high was $1.42 billion in November 2025.
Moreover, October’s withdrawals erased Ether funds’ 2026 inflows. The funds now show roughly $45 million in net outflows for the year.
Key takeaway
In summary, Bitcoin ETF outflows hit $515 million in October. Ether funds set a record at $1.61 billion. As a result, Friday’s selling followed the Binance hack and Bitcoin’s drop. Therefore, traders should watch ETF flows and security updates.
