BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Sees Record $332M Exodus Despite BTC Near $97K

Market Giant Sees $579M Exit as Investors Cash Out Following Initial Trading Surge

  • BlackRock‘s IBIT Bitcoin ETF experienced record outflows of $332 million on Thursday.
  • The outflow surpassed the previous record of $188 million from December 2023.
  • IBIT continues to maintain substantial net assets exceeding $53 billion.
  • Competing ETFs Bitwise and Fidelity recorded positive inflows.
  • Bitcoin Price remains strong at approximately $97,000.

Record Outflows Hit Leading Bitcoin ETF

BlackRock’s flagship bitcoin ETF (IBIT) registered its largest single-day outflow since launch, with investors withdrawing $332 million on Thursday. According to data from SoSoValue, this Exodus markedly exceeded the previous high of $188 million recorded in December 2023.

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The fund, which holds over $53 billion in net assets, has experienced consistent outflows since December 20, ranging from $17 million to Thursday’s peak figure. This pattern represents the first sustained period of withdrawals in the ETF’s history.

Market Impact and Competitive Landscape

While IBIT faced substantial withdrawals, other spot bitcoin ETF providers reported positive flows:

  • Bitwise’s BITB: +$48 million inflow
  • Fidelity’s FBTC: +$36 million inflow
  • Grayscale’s GBTC: -$23 million outflow

Market analysts suggest the outflows might reflect portfolio rebalancing or profit-taking rather than decreased confidence in the investment vehicle. The underlying asset, Bitcoin, continues to show strength, trading at approximately $97,000 with a 1.5% increase over 24 hours.

ETF outflows, while significant for market sentiment analysis, represent normal market behavior as investors adjust positions and realize gains. The total assets under management in IBIT remain substantial, indicating sustained institutional interest in bitcoin exposure through regulated investment products.

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