Bitcoin ETFs experience worst year ever: 67,681 BTC sold in 2026

The US Bitcoin spot ETFs have been net sellers for six consecutive weeks. Investors are massively pulling out of Bitcoin ETFs, and 2026 threatens to be the worst year ever for this type of product. Since 1 January, ETF providers have jointly sold 67,681 BTC, and the selling pressure is only increasing.

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Six Weeks in a Row with More Outflows than Inflows

Analyst Darkfost points to a worrying trend: for six weeks in a row, outflows from Bitcoin ETFs have exceeded inflows. The trade deal that was reached after months of economic tensions has done little to change the sentiment around Bitcoin ETFs. Investors remain cautious and appear to be shifting their money toward technology stocks and broader equity indices.

The selling wave is also accelerating. Especially since May, outflows have increased sharply, indicating that demand from institutional investors has declined significantly. Also on 18 June, there was already an outflow of $90 million seen at Bitcoin ETFs, confirming the pattern of recent weeks.

2026 Is Set to Be the Worst ETF Year for Bitcoin Ever

For comparison: in 2024, more than 450,000 BTC flowed into ETFs cumulatively, while 2025 was also a positive year with about 200,000 BTC in net inflows. In 2026, the tally stands at a net sale of 67,681 BTC, and that is already halfway through the year. This sets a negative record that makes 2026 already historic, even if the second half of the year were to improve.

The Bitcoin price currently stands at $63.351. a slight increase of 1.3% in the past 24 hours. Nevertheless, sentiment among ETF investors remains weak. Earlier, analysts already reported that Bitcoin miners have been operating below production costs for five months, illustrating the broader pressure on the ecosystem. Whether demand from spot ETFs will pick up in the short term remains uncertain for now.