Bitcoin Giant IBIT Sees Rare Outflow as Traders Reassess Crypto’s Winter Chill
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IShares Bitcoin Trust Registered’s flagship ETF, IBIT, recorded a notable setback on December 26, 2025, with investors pulling out $91.37 million in a single session. Despite the outflow, the fund still commands a hefty $67.63 billion in assets under management, meaning only about 0.14% of its capital base was affected. For a vehicle that has quickly become a bellwether for institutional Bitcoin exposure, even a small percentage move in flows can signal a shift in sentiment.
The withdrawal comes against the backdrop of a weakening Bitcoin market. The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading at $87,867.55, having shed more than 20.6% over the past three months. Technically, the near-term picture remains bearish, with the one-day signal flashing a clear Strong Sell, suggesting momentum traders are still positioning for further downside or at least continued volatility.
For IBIT, the latest outflow may reflect investors locking in profits from earlier rallies or rotating toward the sidelines as macro uncertainty and regulatory headlines weigh on risk appetite. Yet the modest scale of the redemption relative to the ETF’s vast AUM indicates that, for now, this is more a bout of tactical repositioning than a wholesale exodus from Bitcoin exposure. The coming weeks will show whether this is the start of a deeper unwind or just a brief pause in the ETF’s growth story.
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