U.S. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Experience Largest Outflows Since November Amid BTC Price Decline
On December 16, 2025, U.S. spot bitcoin and ether ETFs saw a combined net outflow of $582 million, marking the largest withdrawal since November 20.
Bitcoin prices fell as low as $85,100 during the day, with the closing Bitcoin price at $87,084.86 and Ether (ETH) at $2,954.05.
Bitcoin ETFs led these outflows with $357.6 million withdrawn, while ETH ETFs saw $224.8 million exit.
The heaviest outflows were from the FBTC fund at $230.1 million, followed by BITB with $44.3 million, ARKB at $34.3 million; the IBIT fund recorded no net flows.
ETHA was responsible for $139.1 million of the ETH ETF redemptions, constituting the majority of ETH ETF outflows.
Data from Velo indicates that Monday is the third-worst performing weekday for Bitcoin over the past 12 months.
Additionally, the aggregate cost basis for U.S. bitcoin ETFs stands near $83,000, a level that has previously aligned with price rebounds, as seen on November 21 and December 1.
Mondays in 2025 have posed recurring pressure on Bitcoin prices, with several major local lows occurring on this day.
