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Ethereum ETFs See Larger Outflows Than Bitcoin ETFs Last Week

Ethereum-based ETFs experienced significantly higher withdrawals compared to Bitcoin ETFs, with BlackRock's ETHA leading the trend.

Ethereum-based ETFs experienced significantly higher withdrawals compared to Bitcoin ETFs, with BlackRock's ETHA leading the trend. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at ₹78,45,521 ($82,424.00), up 0.5% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by Crypto.news, with live market data added, as of Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:15:01 UTC.

Why it matters

The disparity in outflows between Ethereum and Bitcoin ETFs highlights shifting investor sentiment and potential reallocation strategies in the crypto market.

Key takeaways
  • Ethereum ETFs lost $320M last week, exceeding Bitcoin ETF losses of $228M.
  • BlackRock's ETHA led Ethereum ETF withdrawals during the period.
  • Bitcoin's price remained resilient at around $81,238 despite the outflows.

Last week, Ethereum-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced significant outflows, losing $320 million, while Bitcoin ETFs saw comparatively lower withdrawals of $228 million. This data suggests a potential shift in investor preferences or strategies between the two leading cryptocurrencies.

BlackRock's ETHA was a notable contributor to the Ethereum ETF outflows, indicating possible concerns or reallocations related to Ethereum's performance. Despite the outflows, Bitcoin's price remained relatively stable, trading near $81,238 during the period.

The broader crypto market remained largely flat, with a total market capitalization of $2.81 trillion. Bitcoin's price increased by 0.81% over the past 24 hours, while Ethereum's price saw a more modest gain of 0.46%, though it experienced a 4.85% decline over the past week.

The Fear & Greed Index currently stands at 59, indicating a 'Greed' sentiment among investors. This suggests that while there may be some reallocation happening, the overall market sentiment remains positive.

The disparity in outflows between Ethereum and Bitcoin ETFs could be influenced by various factors, including recent market trends, investor confidence, and expectations for future performance. Investors will likely watch for further developments in ETF flows and market reactions in the coming weeks.

Market reaction since this brief Live

Since this brief published about 10 hours ago, Bitcoin (BTC) has moved from ₹78,05,353.40$82,002.00 to ₹78,45,521.43$82,424.00 — +0.51%.

$81,943$82,078$82,213$82,348$82,483 published · $82,002 now · $82,424 (+0.51%) Oct 18 15:05 UTC Oct 19 01:15 UTC
BeforeSince publishPublished · ₹78,05,353.40$82,002.00
CoinAt publishNowSince publish
BTC₹78,05,353.40$82,002.00₹78,45,521.43$82,424.00+0.51%
ETH₹2,29,237.64$2,408.34₹2,30,246.60$2,418.94+0.44%

The chart plots BTC's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.

Prediction-market odds snapshot

Will Bitcoin dip to $55,000 by December 31, 2026?

Yes 10%

Crowd-implied probability on Polymarket, ₹5.63M 24h volume, resolves Jan 1 — snapshotted when this brief published (Oct 19 00:05 UTC). A market price reflects what traders collectively expect; it is not a forecast by Token Times and will have moved since. View the market ↗

What this means in rupee

At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 BTC ≈ ₹8.53M (about $82,424.00), up 1.2% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 8.7% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.

Live market data

Current prices for the assets in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.

#1
₹78,45,521.43$82,424.00 ▲ 1.16%
+0.51% since this brief published
7d -1.75%MCap ₹157.68TFull BTC data →
₹2,30,246.60$2,418.94 ▲ 0.61%
+0.44% since this brief published
7d -4.87%MCap ₹28.13TFull ETH data →
The market when this published · October 18, 2026
Total market cap₹267.72T
Bitcoin 24h+0.81%
Ethereum 24h+0.46%
BTC dominance58.6%
Fear & Greed59 · Greed

Ethereum ETFs See Larger Outflows Than Bitcoin ETFs Last Wee — questions & answers

Why did Ethereum ETFs see larger outflows than Bitcoin ETFs?

The exact reasons are unclear, but it may reflect shifting investor sentiment or reallocation strategies.

What impact did the outflows have on Bitcoin's price?

Bitcoin's price remained resilient, trading near $81,238 despite the $228 million in withdrawals.

How did Ethereum's price perform during this period?

Ethereum's price increased by 0.46% over 24 hours but fell 4.85% over the past week.

How much is 1 Bitcoin worth in rupee today?

About ₹8.53M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $82,424.00. The rupee price moves with both BTC's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Bitcoin in rupee page for any amount.

Has Bitcoin's price moved since this brief was published?

BTC is up 0.51% since this brief first published — trading at ₹78,45,521 ($82,424.00) now versus ₹78,05,353 ($82,002.00) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.

Which outlets reported this story?

This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Crypto.news. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.

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Market data verified against CoinGecko & Binance · October 19, 2026 ⛓ Timestamped at Bitcoin block #972,078 sha256:3d0aa43d54bc7761
Based on reporting by Crypto.news — this is an original Token Times summary with live market data, not the original article.Crypto.news · Oct 18 15:05 ↗

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