Bitcoin ETF demand slumps pushing risk gauge higher

May 27, 2026

Reported by AI

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs have accumulated a net 4,500 BTC since the start of 2026. May has seen a reversal to distribution after accumulation in March and April. Swissblock data shows its Risk Index moving into high-risk territory.

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs absorbed a net 4,500 BTC so far this year according to Swissblock. This marks a sharp slowdown from the buying that supported earlier price gains. March and April saw steady inflows that helped lift bitcoin from lows near $65,000 while May flipped to outflows with three days left in the month.

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Bitcoin ETF outflows near $1 billion amid rising yields

May 20, 2026 Reported by AI Image generated by AI

Bitcoin spot ETFs saw nearly $1 billion in outflows over May 18-19 as Treasury yields rose and Federal Reserve rate-hike odds increased, ending a six-week inflow streak.

Bitcoin ETFs record $1 billion weekly outflow

US spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced their largest weekly outflow in five months, shedding $1 billion and ending a six-week streak of inflows. The reversal comes as hotter inflation data prompted investors to reassess risk exposure.

Bitcoin ETFs record record nine-day outflow streak

May 29, 2026 Reported by AI

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs have seen nine straight days of net outflows, the longest such streak since the funds launched in January 2024. Investors withdrew about $2.8 billion over the period, with $1.3 billion exiting this week alone.

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Bitcoin slips toward 79,000 amid rising treasury yields

May 16, 2026 Reported by AI

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