Institutional flows across crypto exchange-traded funds remain under pressure, with Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recording sustained net outflows, while smaller inflows appear selectively in Solana and XRP-linked products.
Key takeaways:
Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net outflow of $434.1 million on Feb. 5
Ethereum ETFs saw $80.8 million in net outflows on the same day
Solana ETFs posted a modest net inflow of $2.9 million
XRP spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $1.28 million, standing out amid broader weakness
The data underscores continued risk aversion among larger allocators, even as pockets of relative resilience emerge.
Across the major products, flows suggest that institutional capital remains cautious following recent market volatility and forced deleveraging.
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs continue to bleed
Bitcoin ETF flows remain decisively negative. On Feb. 5, total net outflows reached approximately $434 million, with redemptions spread across major issuers including BlackRock, Fidelity, Bitwise, ARK, and Grayscale. The persistent selling pressure follows several weeks of inconsistent inflows, highlighting fragile institutional confidence despite Bitcoin stabilizing near the $65,000 level.
Ethereum ETFs are showing a similar pattern. Net outflows totaled roughly $80.8 million, driven largely by withdrawals from BlackRock and Fidelity products, partially offset by small inflows into select funds. Despite Ethereum’s longer-term structural narrative, short-term positioning remains defensive, with staking-related uncertainty and broader market risk weighing on flows.
Solana and XRP show relative resilience
In contrast, Solana ETFs recorded a net inflow of $2.9 million, with modest buying concentrated in Bitwise and Fidelity products. While small in absolute terms, the inflow stands out against the broader ETF landscape and suggests selective interest in higher-beta assets following recent drawdowns.
XRP-linked spot ETFs also posted net inflows of approximately $1.28 million. Gains were led by the Franklin XRP ETF and the Canary XRP ETF, which more than offset outflows from Grayscale’s XRP Trust. The positive net flow indicates continued investor interest in XRP exposure, even as larger-cap crypto ETFs face sustained redemptions.
Overall, the ETF flow data paints a picture of uneven institutional positioning. While Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs continue to experience heavy outflows, selective inflows into Solana and XRP products suggest that some investors are cautiously rotating rather than fully exiting the space. Until broader sentiment improves and volatility subsides, ETF flows are likely to remain fragmented, reflecting a market still searching for conviction.
