Ethereum ETF Sees Rare Outflow as Traders Lock In Gains Ahead of Year-End
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The iShares Ethereum Trust ETF, ETHA, recorded a sharp single-day outflow of $75.89 million on December 22, 2025, as investors pulled capital following a strong rally in the underlying token. The redemption represents roughly 0.73% of the fund’s latest reported assets under management, which stand at $10.42 billion, signaling notable but not destabilizing profit-taking in one of the largest Ethereum-linked products.
The related asset, ETH-USD, is currently trading around $2,918.77, hovering near recent multi-month highs after a robust rebound this quarter. While the three-month percentage change was not disclosed, the move into year-end has been characterized by rising on-chain activity and renewed interest from institutional desks, helping to underpin prices even as ETF flows turn briefly negative.
Short-term traders appear to be responding more to technical cues than to long-term fundamentals. ETH’s 1-day technical outlook is flashing a cautious tone, with the latest signal at neutral, reflecting a market that is pausing to consolidate gains rather than capitulating. The outflow in ETHA may therefore reflect tactical rebalancing and profit-taking rather than a decisive shift in sentiment toward Ethereum itself.
With ETHA still commanding over $10 billion in AUM, the ETF remains a key barometer for institutional appetite for Ethereum exposure. Market participants will be watching whether these outflows persist in the final trading sessions of the year or reverse as dip buyers step in around current price levels.
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