Bitcoin ETF Sees Pre-New Year Chill as Outflows Hit ARK 21Shares Fund
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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 but notable pullback for one of the bellwethers of U.S. spot Bitcoin funds. The redemption represents roughly 0.30% of the ETF’s latest reported assets under management, which stand at about $3.28 billion.
While the flow equates to a small fraction of total AUM, it adds to a cautious tone that has crept into crypto markets as investors reassess risk exposure heading into year-end. After a strong run earlier in the year, some institutional and retail holders appear to be trimming positions rather than adding fresh capital at current price levels.
The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading around $87,952.01. Over the past three months, Bitcoin has fallen roughly 23.43%, reflecting a sharp consolidation from recent highs and underscoring the volatility that continues to define the asset class. Short-term signals remain indecisive, with the 1-day technical stance flashing Hold, suggesting neither clear bullish momentum nor a confirmed breakdown.
For ETF investors, the combination of sizable AUM, modest outflows, and a cooling underlying asset hints at a market in digestion mode rather than outright capitulation. ARKB’s latest moves will be closely watched as a barometer of how quickly confidence returns to spot Bitcoin products if price stability improves early in 2026.
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