BTC ETF Inflows of $1 Billion Needed to Offset Historic Outflow Pressure

Bitcoin ETFs Need Nearly $1B Inflows to Avoid Second-Largest Outflow

Bitcoin (BTC $109,692) faces a pivotal moment as U.S.-listed ETFs require almost $1 billion in new inflows this week to sidestep their second-largest redemption event on record. Since their January 2024 launch, these Nasdaq-listed spot BTC ETFs have gathered $53.9 billion in assets, but August has seen a net outflow of $972 million, second only to February’s $3.56 billion.

Analysts link the ETF slowdown to BTC’s muted performance this month. After topping $124,000 early August, BTC has retreated to just above $100,000. Seasonal and flow-related pressures highlight the importance of capital movements in driving short-term price trends.

To reach $150,000 by year-end, bitcoin would require roughly $404 billion in inflows for 2025, including $173 billion more by December, according to 10x Research founder Markus Thielen—double the combined allocations from ETFs and MicroStrategy since January 2024. Meanwhile, ether ETFs continue to attract capital, posting $3.23 billion in net inflows this month.