U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Record $326 Million Outflow Amid Trade War Fears
Key Takeaways:
- Bitcoin ETFs record $326.4 redemption amid the October 10 market crash.
- The withdrawals wiped out part of the $5.01 billion in inflows accumulated between October 1 and 9.
- Robert Kiyosaki urges investors to flock to Ethereum and Silver.
On October 13, investors withdrew $326 million from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, making the largest single-day outflow since March. This sell-off highlights how global trade concerns are seeping into the crypto market, as traders respond to the escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China.
A Sharp Reversal Following a Strong Rally
Farside Investor data revealed that total redemptions reached $326.4 million, erasing a portion of the $5.01 billion in inflows accumulated earlier in October.
The pullback followed the October 10 crash that sent crypto prices tumbling.
The largest withdrawals were incurred by the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) and Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BIBT), which experienced outflows of $145.4 million and $115.6 million, respectively.
ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) lost $21.1 million, while Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) shed $93.3 million. Three others, BTCO, EZBC, and BRRR, stayed flat.
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) was the exception. IBIT pulled in $60.4 million in fresh capital even as the broader market saw steep withdrawals.
The shift represents a sharp reversal from the prior week's bullish inflow. The market downturn on October 10 abruptly ended a period of sustained inflows, attracting over $5 billion in combined inflows, including $2.72 billion between October 6 and 9 alone.
This isn’t the first time Bitcoin ETFs have turned red after a period of sustained inflows. On September 26, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs ended a four-week winning run with $902.5 million in net outflows.
Trade Tensions Trigger Market-Wide Risk Aversion
Last week's ETF withdrawals appear linked to the recent crypto market crash and trade tension between the United States and China.
On October 11, President Trump disclosed that China had issued a global letter outlining new export controls.
In response, the U.S. government moved to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese goods and restrict key software exports starting November 1, 2025.
The reaction in the market was severe. A massive, rapid sell-off triggered one of the largest hourly liquidation events in crypto history.
Major exchanges like Binance reported heavy traffic and temporary system stress as investors rushed to react.
The latest pullback has renewed focus on economic warnings from authors like Robert Kiyosaki.
The “Rich Dad Poor Dad” author had cautioned that global markets were heading for a broad correction that could briefly drag down risk assets like Bitcoin.
That prediction now feels timely.
Bitcoin trades down 10.91% from its October 6 all-time high of $126,198 at $111,716, while the broader crypto market has also seen sharp losses.
On October 11, Kiyosaki reiterated his outlook but made one key change: he noted that silver and Ethereum presently offer the best value, leaving Bitcoin out of his picks.
Some investors view that shift as a sign that traders are spreading their bets ahead of more volatility.
Jimmy Aki
Drawing from his background in economics, Jimmy has monitored blockchain development for years, firmly believing in its power to democratise finance. Beyond offering commentary on the latest crypto developments, he also spends his time analysing open-source codes of promising projects on GitHub. Jimmy holds Bitcoin and Ethereum.
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