Bitcoin Giant Faces Investor Jitters as IShares Trust Sees Rare Outflow
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IShares Bitcoin Trust Registered’s ETF, IBIT, recorded a substantial single-day outflow of $91.37 million on December 26, 2025, trimming assets under management to $67.63 billion. While the redemption represents a modest 0.14% of AUM, it is a notable reversal for one of the flagship spot bitcoin vehicles that has been a major conduit for institutional exposure to digital assets in 2025.
The withdrawal comes after months of heightened volatility in the underlying cryptocurrency and may signal mounting caution among larger holders locking in profits or cutting risk into year-end. Given IBIT’s size and prominence, even a relatively small percentage move in flows can speak volumes about shifting sentiment toward bitcoin’s near-term trajectory.
The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading around $87,952.01, having fallen roughly 23.43% over the past three months. Despite that drawdown, near-term signals remain indecisive, with the 1-day technical stance rated as Hold. That combination of a sharp medium-term decline and neutral short-term readings helps explain the mixed behavior in ETF flows: long-term bulls are staying put, but marginal capital appears more hesitant to commit fresh money at current levels.
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