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Bitcoin and Ether ETFs lose $152M as institutional investors reduce crypto exposure.

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17 Oct 2026
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Bitcoin and Ether ETFs lose $152M as institutional investors reduce crypto exposure.

On Friday, Bitcoin and Ether ETFs saw significant outflows totaling $152.07 million, continuing a trend of institutional investors reducing exposure to major cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin ETFs lost $82.39 million, led by Blackrock's IBIT with $71.78 million outflows, while Ether ETFs dropped $69.68 million, all from Blackrock's ETHA. Solana ETFs also faced their tenth consecutive day of outflows, losing $12.67 million, whereas NEAR ETFs attracted fresh capital, standing out amid broader selling. Despite these outflows, trading volumes remain high, indicating active but cautious institutional participation in the crypto market.

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs experienced outflows totaling $152.07 million, with Blackrock's IBIT and ETHA leading the selloff. For readers following major cryptocurrencies, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Oct 17, 2026 20:21 WIB: out of 50 major cryptocurrencies, 7 rose and 42 fell today. Notable movers include COTI at Rp199 with a 5.88% decline and a Pluang order activity of 23% Sell / 77% Buy, FIL at Rp19,694 down 5.49% with 21% Sell / 79% Buy, and ENJ at Rp510 down 5.23% with balanced order activity.

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