Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs See Outflows as Solana Gains

Source: Coinomedia Original Title: Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs See Outflows as Solana Gains Original Link: https://coinomedia.com/bitcoin-ethereum-etfs-outflows-2/ On December 11 (ET), the U.S. crypto ETF market saw contrasting movements, with major outflows from Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, while Solana stood out with positive inflows. The trend reflects shifting investor confidence and market positioning amid broader crypto market fluctuations.

Bitcoin ETFs Lead the Exit

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a total net outflow of $77.34 million, signaling reduced investor interest or short-term profit-taking. The largest single withdrawal came from Fidelity’s FBTC, which saw $104 million in net outflows—surpassing the total net loss for Bitcoin ETFs, suggesting that other products had minor inflows or remained stable.

This significant outflow from a leading fund like FBTC indicates that some institutional investors may be reallocating funds or hedging against short-term volatility. It could also reflect caution amid regulatory uncertainty or upcoming Federal Reserve decisions impacting crypto markets.

Ethereum ETFs Not Far Behind

Spot Ethereum ETFs followed a similar trend, posting $42.37 million in total net outflows. However, 21Shares’ TETH stood out as the only Ethereum ETF to post net inflows during the session. This shows that while overall sentiment around Ethereum was bearish, there’s still selective confidence in certain products or strategies.

This comes at a time when Ethereum is facing slower momentum compared to Bitcoin and newer altcoins, making it a less aggressive bet for some investors.

Solana Defies the Trend

In contrast to Bitcoin and Ethereum, Solana ETFs attracted $11.02 million in net inflows, marking a growing interest in this high-performance blockchain. As Solana continues to shine with its strong developer ecosystem, fast transaction speeds, and recent price gains, institutional interest appears to be building.

This trend suggests that investors are increasingly looking toward alternative Layer 1 protocols for growth potential, especially in the face of Ethereum’s scaling challenges and Bitcoin’s slower innovation cycle.