Bitcoin ETF Outflows Test Investor Nerves as IShares Trust Sees Fresh Redemptions
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IShares Bitcoin Trust Registered’s IBIT logged net outflows of $157.6 million on February 13, 2026, extending a cautious streak among crypto ETF investors. The redemption, while sizable, touched just 0.32% of the fund’s latest $49.9 billion in assets under management, indicating that core institutional allocations largely remain in place.
The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading at $68,070.50 after a bruising three months that left it down roughly 25.4%. Short-term momentum remains negative, with a 1-day technical signal of Strong Sell, a backdrop that likely contributed to IBIT’s latest wave of profit-taking and risk reduction.
Despite the red ink, the relatively modest share of AUM affected by redemptions suggests investors are trimming exposure rather than exiting en masse. With bitcoin still far above prior cycle lows, IBIT’s flows may become a key barometer of whether institutional buyers view the recent drawdown as the start of a deeper correction or an opportunity to re-enter at lower levels.
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