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Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF flows on Friday, October 16, 2026
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded small net outflows of $82.4M in the Friday, October 16, 2026 session. Over the last 5 sessions, the balance stands at −$228.6M.
On the Ethereum side, spot ETFs show outflows of $69.7M (3rd session in a row in the same direction).
Volume traded on Bitcoin ETFs reached $2.65B ($620.4M for Ethereum): net flows represent 3.1% of that volume.
Bitcoin closed around $81,590 (−1% on the session). Price and flows fall together: selling pressure also comes from institutions.
The last 10 sessions
| Session | Bitcoin ETFs | Ethereum ETFs | BTC price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, October 16, 2026 | −$82.4M | −$69.7M | $81,590 |
| Thursday, October 15, 2026 | +$5.1M | −$60.2M | $82,385 |
| Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | −$261.5M | −$129.5M | $81,841 |
| Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | +$175.6M | +$24.8M | $83,299 |
| Monday, October 12, 2026 | −$65.4M | −$85.4M | $82,862 |
| Friday, October 9, 2026 | +$21.1M | −$56.1M | $82,337 |
| Thursday, October 8, 2026 | −$244.1M | −$72.5M | $81,776 |
| Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | −$487.1M | −$160.8M | $83,435 |
| Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | +$118.9M | −$201.9M | $85,614 |
| Monday, October 5, 2026 | −$89.9M | −$50.8M | $85,724 |
Frequently asked questions
What are spot Bitcoin ETF flows?
They are the money flowing in and out of US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs (BlackRock's IBIT, Fidelity's FBTC, Grayscale's GBTC…). A net inflow means the ETF had to buy Bitcoin to create new shares; a net outflow, that it sold some.
How do you read ETF flows for trading?
A series of net inflows reflects sustained institutional demand, rather supportive for the price. Heavy outflows during a rally show that institutions aren't following the move. Flow reversals often come before price reversals: always compare the bars with the Bitcoin curve.
When are the figures published?
A session's flows are known after the Wall Street close (4 pm New York time) and consolidated in the evening or the next morning. The current session's IBIT volume can be followed hour by hour in the dashboard.
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