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US spot Bitcoin ETFs see $409 million in weekly net outflows as BTC drops below $81,000
Institutional outflows and geopolitical tensions placed downward pressure on Bitcoin, sending the asset to near $80,250.
U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded $409.2 million in net outflows between October 12 and 16, 2026. BlackRock's IBIT accounted for the largest share with approximately $240 million in net withdrawals, while Fidelity's FBTC saw $163.2 million leave the fund.
Although the weekly net outflows decreased by roughly 50% compared to the $818.8 million withdrawn between October 5 and 9, overall institutional demand remained subdued. Total inflows for the week reached $180.8 million, but failed to offset the selling volume.
Market sentiment was further affected by rising tensions between the United States and Iran, alongside rising macroeconomic indicators including Brent crude near $106 per barrel and 10-year Treasury yields reaching 5.25%. Bitcoin dropped below $81,000 during the period, reaching a low near $80,250 after previously trading around $87,000.
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