Bitcoin Chill: ARK’s ARKB ETF Sees $46 Million Walk Out as BTC Slumps

Bitcoin ETF Bleeds Cash as ARK’s ARKB Faces Fresh Outflows Amid Crypto Slump

The ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Ben of Int, traded under the ticker ARKB, saw investors pull $46.37 million on January 21, 2026, underscoring renewed caution around spot bitcoin exposure. The latest redemption represents roughly 1.39% of the fund’s $3.34 billion in assets under management, a meaningful one-day swing that suggests some shareholders are locking in gains or cutting risk after a choppy start to the year for digital assets.

While ARKB’s overall AUM base remains sizable, the scale of the single-day outflow hints at waning conviction among short-term traders who had previously embraced spot bitcoin ETFs as a convenient on-ramp to crypto. The withdrawal follows a period of heightened volatility and policy uncertainty, with macro-sensitive investors juggling shifting expectations for interest rates and tighter liquidity conditions—factors that have historically weighed on speculative assets.

The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading at $89,911.24, down about 17% over the past three months. Technically, bitcoin’s near-term picture remains fragile, with the 1-day signal flashing Strong Sell. That backdrop helps explain the outflows from ARKB, as systematic and momentum-driven strategies often reduce exposure when technical indicators deteriorate, amplifying the pressure on funds that track the underlying asset.

For now, ARKB’s latest redemption underscores how quickly sentiment can swing in the still-maturing bitcoin ETF market: while long-term bulls may view the weakness as an entry point, the combination of negative price momentum and risk-off macro currents is pushing a growing slice of investors to the sidelines. For a more detailed analysis and real-time sentiment trends, check the live cryptocurrency prices here.