US Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have suffered their longest streak of net outflows since their launch in January 2024, losing over $5.5 billion in value over the past five weeks.
US Bitcoin ETFs Face $5.5 Billion Outflow in Longest Losing Streak
The outflows come as investors pull out of riskier assets amid concerns about U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies and broader macroeconomic uncertainty.
Despite Trump’s historically crypto-friendly stance, which has included discussions of digital asset stocks, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have struggled in 2025. Analysts suggest that fears over rising trade tensions have overshadowed bullish sentiment for digital assets.
“Bitcoin and crypto in general continue to be driven by the macro picture right now. I don’t expect Bitcoin to decouple from risk assets for now,” said Greg Magadini, director of derivatives at Amberdata.
Bitcoin’s Price Struggle in 2025
Bitcoin initially reached record highs following Trump’s election victory in November, but the asset has since lost momentum. Year-to-date, BTC is down 12%.
As economic uncertainty continues to weigh on risky assets, investors will be closely watching to see if Bitcoin can break out of its current downtrend.
*This is not investment advice.
