We explain how US spot crypto ETFs performed over recent weeks.
US spot bitcoin ETFs completed their sixth consecutive session of capital outflows. During the week of May 11 to May 17, $1.26B was withdrawn from the funds. This is the largest weekly outflow since late January 2026.
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Bitcoin ETF Outflows May 2026: Current Dynamics
According to SoSoValue, total outflows over six days reached $1.55B. As a result, net inflows into bitcoin ETFs since the start of 2026 have shrunk to $536M.
The outflow leader for the week was BlackRock’s IBIT at $68.9M on Friday. Fidelity’s FBTC also saw significant losses at $36.3M.
Spot Ethereum (ETH) ETFs showed an even longer negative streak, with 10 consecutive days of outflows. Over the week, $216M was withdrawn from them.
Bitcoin ETF Inflows May 2026: Market Context
The outflows come amid weak bitcoin (BTC) price action, with the cryptocurrency continuing to trade in a narrow range around $77K-78K. Analysts attribute the pressure to rising Treasury yields, a stronger dollar, and geopolitical uncertainty.
At the time of publication, the leading cryptocurrency trades at approximately $77,350. Over the past 24 hours, the coin has barely moved in price but remains in positive territory. Over the year, bitcoin has lost nearly 30% of its value.
Despite the outflows, bitcoin ETFs remain in positive territory for all of 2026. However, the pace of inflows has slowed significantly compared to 2025, when IBIT alone attracted more than $25B.
Bitcoin ETF Flows This Week May 2026: What’s Next
Experts note that further dynamics will depend on macroeconomic data and regulatory news. As long as institutional demand in the spot market remains subdued, bitcoin ETFs will continue to face pressure.
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