Bitcoin Chill: Franklin’s EZBC ETF Sees Fresh Outflows as Traders Step Back
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The Franklin Bitcoin ETF, EZBC, recorded outflows of $3.79 million on February 13, 2026, trimming its assets under management to $393.17 million. The move represents just under 1% of the fund’s AUM, a modest but notable pullback that suggests investors are reassessing their exposure after a volatile stretch in the underlying market.
The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading at $68,138.99, having shed roughly 20.78% over the past three months. Short-term sentiment looks particularly fragile, with a 1-day technical signal flashing Strong Sell, reinforcing the idea that some ETF holders are moving to the sidelines rather than buying the dip.
While the latest redemption is not large enough to threaten EZBC’s scale, it fits a broader pattern of caution as Bitcoin’s sharp drawdown tests investors’ risk tolerance. For now, the ETF still commands substantial assets, but sustained price weakness in Bitcoin could invite further outflows if sentiment fails to stabilize.
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