Ethereum ETF Sees Sharp Outflow as Traders Turn Defensive on Ether
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The iShares Ethereum Trust ETF, ETHA, recorded a sizable outflow of $54.9 million on January 30, 2026, as investors pared back exposure to the second-largest crypto asset. The redemption, while representing a relatively modest 0.58% of the fund’s $9.48 billion in assets under management (AUM), signals mounting caution among ether-focused investors after months of price pressure.
The move comes against a challenging backdrop for the underlying asset, ETH-USD, which is currently trading at $2,288.39. Over the past three months, ether has shed roughly 34.5% of its value, erasing a large portion of gains from earlier in the cycle and reinforcing concerns that institutional interest via spot products like ETHA may be cooling in the near term.
Technically, the short-term picture is weak: ETH-USD is flashing a 1-day Sell signal, underscoring the bearish tone that may have contributed to Wednesday’s ETF outflows. While the latest redemption is small relative to total AUM, repeated selling of this magnitude could start to weigh more heavily on liquidity and sentiment in both the ETF and the underlying ether market.
Still, ETHA’s substantial asset base suggests that long-term holders have not capitulated, even as tactical traders respond to price and technical signals. Market participants will be watching whether this withdrawal marks the start of a larger rotation out of Ethereum-linked products or a short-lived pause after a steep three-month drawdown.
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