Bitcoin ETF Investors Tap the Brakes as ARKB Sees Fresh Outflows
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The ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Ben of Int, ticker ARKB, recorded net outflows of $9.88 million on December 26, 2025, a modest pullback that nonetheless reflects investor caution after a volatile quarter for Bitcoin. With assets under management now standing at roughly $3.28 billion, the latest redemption represents about 0.30% of the fund’s AUM—hardly a run for the exits, but a notable shift after previous periods of strong inflows into spot Bitcoin products.
The outflow suggests some investors are locking in gains or trimming risk as Bitcoin continues to struggle for direction. While ARKB’s AUM remains substantial, the flow data indicates that even long-term crypto believers are becoming more tactical, responding to sharp swings in the underlying asset rather than simply buying and holding through volatility.
The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading around $87,865.50. Over the past three months, Bitcoin has fallen roughly 23.2%, erasing a sizable chunk of earlier-year gains and testing the conviction of leveraged and retail traders alike. The 1-day technical signal on Bitcoin screens as Hold, underscoring a market caught between profit-taking and dip-buying rather than a clear directional trend.
For ARKB, this mix of cooling momentum, sizable but not dramatic outflows, and a neutral near-term technical posture for Bitcoin points to a consolidation phase more than a structural reversal. Institutional allocators and high-conviction holders appear content to sit tight, while shorter-term traders pare exposure until there is a clearer macro or regulatory catalyst.
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