Bitcoin Jitters: Bitwise’s Spot ETF Sees Fresh Outflows as Traders Step Back
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The Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Trust, BITB, recorded outflows of $10.29 million on February 18, 2026, adding to signs of waning risk appetite in crypto-linked products. The redemption equals roughly 0.40% of its $2.55 billion in assets under management, a meaningful but not yet destabilizing move for the fast-growing spot Bitcoin fund.
The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading at $66,381.63 after a sharp 23.57% slide over the past three months, underscoring the volatility that continues to weigh on investor confidence. Short-term momentum remains weak, with a 1-day technical signal flashing Sell, likely reinforcing cautious positioning among institutional allocators.
While the latest pullback in BITB flows is modest relative to total AUM, it suggests some investors are locking in profits or trimming exposure as the Bitcoin rally loses steam. The combination of negative three-month performance and short-term technical pressure may keep flows choppy, even as long-term bulls frame the retreat as a consolidation phase rather than the end of the cycle.
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