Bitcoin ETFs Face Record $3 Billion November Outflows

Bitcoin ETFs registered nearly $3 billion in outflows this November, marking a record for the month. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust and Fidelity’s FBTC were the dominant contributors to these withdrawals, affecting market dynamics.

BlackRock managed the most significant ETF outflow, with withdrawals around $2.1-2.47 billion. Fidelity’s and Grayscale’s ETFs also faced redemptions exceeding $190 million, indicating a marked bearish sentiment among investors.

The withdrawals have led to increased market volatility, with Bitcoin prices falling. Bitcoin dropped below $83,400, its lowest in seven months, while Ethereum experienced a near 10% decrease in one day.

A notable effect was the drying up of on-chain liquidity, intensifying price swings as the order-book depth decreased by about 30% from the previous month. “Smart money” showed a bearish trend, adding substantial net short positions in Bitcoin. More shorts were noted over a 24-hour period, aligning with increased bearish sentiment from analysts and traders.

Historically, November has been positive for Bitcoin, but 2025 diverged sharply from this trend. Institutional hesitance, falling liquidity, and increased regulation could shape the cryptocurrency landscape moving forward. Ki Young Ju from CryptoQuant noted, “Market sentiment remains bearish as ETF redemptions accelerate and technical indicators flash risk-off signals.”

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