Bitcoin ETF sheds capital as sentiment darkens
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Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Trust’s BITB recorded net outflows of $10.29 million on February 18, 2026, underscoring renewed investor caution toward crypto-linked products. With assets under management at roughly $2.53 billion, the latest redemption represents about 0.41% of AUM, a sizeable daily swing for a single-asset fund.
The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading at $68,191.76, having fallen about 22.0% over the past three months as traders reassess risk amid macro uncertainty. Short-term momentum remains weak, with the one-day technical signal flashing Strong Sell, a backdrop that likely contributed to Monday’s outflows from BITB.
The pullback in BITB flows suggests some investors are locking in prior gains or reducing exposure after bitcoin’s volatile winter slide. Yet, with only a fraction of total AUM redeemed, long-term holders still dominate the shareholder base, hinting that the move may reflect tactical profit-taking rather than a wholesale capitulation from the product.
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