Bitcoin Chill Hits ARK: ARKB Logs $76.5 Million Outflow as BTC Slide Tests Investor Nerves

Bitcoin ETF Fever Breaks: ARK’s ARKB Sees Sharp Outflow as Traders Lock In Cash

The ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Ben of Int, ticker ARKB, kicked off the new year with a sizeable bout of profit-taking, recording outflows of $76.53 million on January 2, 2026. With assets under management standing at roughly $3.30 billion, the latest redemption wave represents about 2.32% of the fund’s AUM, a notable one-day pullback for one of the market’s flagship spot bitcoin products.

The outflow underscores a shift in investor tone after ARKB’s rapid asset accumulation in 2025. A withdrawal of this magnitude in a single session suggests that a segment of holders is rotating out of high-beta crypto exposure, either to crystallize gains from earlier rallies or to reduce risk amid growing uncertainty over digital asset prices and macro conditions. However, with over $3.2 billion still parked in the ETF, core conviction in the longer-term bitcoin story appears intact.

The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading around $89,769.99. Despite the lofty price tag, bitcoin has slid roughly 26.17% over the past three months, a reminder that the pullback has been both sharp and sustained. Technically, the market is offering little directional clarity: the 1-day signal sits at Hold, reflecting a tussle between dip buyers betting on renewed institutional inflows and cautious traders wary of further downside if macro risk-off sentiment deepens.

For ARKB, the latest outflows may be less a repudiation of bitcoin and more a recalibration of exposure after a volatile quarter. If bitcoin stabilizes near current levels and the Hold signal transitions toward a more constructive trend, the ETF could quickly find itself back in favor among investors seeking regulated access to the crypto market.

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