Quick answer: Yes. Crypto ETF outflows hit all three groups: through Oct. 9, 2026, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs had net outflows of $386.3 million for October, Ether ETFs lost $635 million and Solana ETFs lost $24.8 million, per Farside Investors data. Ether funds have now seen nine straight days of withdrawals.
Crypto ETF outflows have pushed all three major groups of U.S. spot funds into the red for October. Bitcoin, Ether and Solana ETFs each show net withdrawals after the first seven trading days, with Ether funds hit the hardest.
According to daily data from Farside Investors, spot Bitcoin ETFs are down a net $386.3 million this month. Ether funds have lost $635 million, and Solana funds are $24.8 million lower. Decrypt reported the same totals on Oct. 11.
What happened to crypto ETF flows in October
The month began well for Bitcoin. The funds took in $102.7 million on Oct. 1 and $189.9 million on Oct. 2. Another $118.8 million arrived on Oct. 6.
Then the selling started. On Oct. 7, Bitcoin ETFs saw $484.9 million leave in one session, their worst day since June. Another $244.1 million followed on Oct. 8. A small $21.1 million inflow on Friday, Oct. 9, did little to close the gap.
Ether funds have not had a single green day this month. Their streak began on Sept. 29 and reached nine trading days on Friday. The Block, using SoSoValue data, puts the full run at $697.2 million. That ties the third-longest outflow streak in the products’ history.
Solana funds also turned. They posted five straight days of outflows, their longest daily losing run on record, per the same SoSoValue data.
Why Ether ETFs are taking the biggest hit
Most of the Ether selling comes from a single product. BlackRock’s ETHA lost $477 million last week, about 88% of the category’s outflows, The Block reports. Its heaviest day was Oct. 6, when $201.9 million left. That was the same day its 1-for-3 reverse share split took effect.
A share split does not change the value of a holding. Still, the timing matters. Large holders often rebalance around fund changes, so part of the selling may reflect portfolio moves rather than a fresh bearish view on ETH.
Price action tells a less forgiving story, though. Ether fell from $2,684.71 at the start of October to $2,549.92 at 16:50 UTC on Oct. 11, a drop of about 5%, per CoinGecko. For comparison, we covered the first eight days of this Ether streak earlier in the week.
Bitcoin holds up better than its ETF flows
Here is the gap that stands out. Despite the outflows, Bitcoin traded at $83,868 at 16:50 UTC on Oct. 11, up 1.1% in 24 hours. That is roughly 0.3% above its Oct. 1 level of $83,576, according to CoinGecko.
In other words, crypto ETF outflows have not dragged BTC lower this month. Spot buyers elsewhere seem to be absorbing the ETF selling. Ether and Solana, by contrast, are each down about 5% since Oct. 1. SOL sat at $112.22, compared with $118.04 at the start of the month.
Context also matters. Bitcoin ETFs just came off a nine-day inflow run worth about $3.1 billion that ended on Sept. 30, per The Block. Some of October’s withdrawals may simply be profit-taking after that rally. You can follow each day’s numbers on our Bitcoin ETF flows tracker.
Solana funds end a record run
The Solana story is smaller in dollars but notable in trend. Spot SOL ETFs had drawn inflows for 14 straight weeks, the longest run since they launched in late October 2025. Last week’s $24.8 million outflow ended it.
That loss was roughly three times the previous weekly record of $8.9 million, The Block notes. Bitwise’s BSOL accounted for about 84% of it. Yet the funds still hold $1.73 billion in net assets, so this is a pause, not an exodus. Our earlier look at SOL price and ETF outflows explains how these flows tend to feed into the token.
What to watch next for crypto ETF outflows
First, watch whether Ether’s streak passes 10 days. The record is a 17-day run from May 11 to June 3 this year, which pulled about $900 million from the funds.
Second, watch Bitcoin’s year-to-date figure. The Block says 2026 net inflows fell to $494.1 million from $1.18 billion a week earlier. Another week like the last one would push the year back into negative territory.
Third, keep an eye on macro headlines. Oil prices and Treasury yields weighed on crypto earlier this month, as our analysis of the oil and yields selloff showed. If you are new to these products, read how crypto ETFs work before reading too much into a single day.
Crypto ETF outflows FAQ
Are crypto ETFs seeing outflows in October 2026?
Yes. Through Oct. 9, 2026, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs had net outflows of $386.3 million, Ether ETFs $635 million and Solana ETFs $24.8 million, per Farside Investors.
Why are Ether ETFs losing money so fast?
Most of it comes from BlackRock’s ETHA, which lost $477 million last week, about 88% of the category total, per SoSoValue data cited by The Block. Its largest exit landed on the day its reverse share split took effect.
Do ETF outflows mean the Bitcoin price will fall?
Not always. Bitcoin was up about 0.3% for October at 16:50 UTC on Oct. 11, despite the ETF outflows, per CoinGecko. Flows are one signal among many, not a price forecast.
Sources
- Farside Investors: Bitcoin ETF flows
- Farside Investors: Ethereum ETF flows
- Farside Investors: Solana ETF flows
- Decrypt: Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana ETFs all in the red for October
- The Block: Ether ETFs extend outflow streak to nine days
- CoinGecko: Bitcoin price
This article is for information only and is not financial advice. Do your own research before you invest.
