US bitcoin and ether ETFs lose $530 million in one day
On November 5 US spot bitcoin ETFs lost $430 million and ether ETFs about $100 million, as bitcoin fell below $76,000 alongside the stock selloff.
Event: November 5, 2026
Primary source: November 6, 2026
Published here: November 6, 2026 at 08:58 AM UTC
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What happened
On Thursday, November 5, US spot bitcoin ETFs saw net outflows of $430.2 million and ether ETFs $99.9 million, according to Farside Investors. That is about $530 million combined. Fidelity's FBTC lost the most, about $200 million. A day earlier these funds had inflows.
Why it matters to you
ETFs show what big US money is doing. The outflows came as bitcoin fell below $76,000 and the Nasdaq had its worst day since April 2025. The post-election gains in the US were wiped out in a day.
What to check and watch
Watch flows on Friday and next week. A key point is whether BlackRock's IBIT outflow streak continues: five sessions in a row, more than $1 billion since October 30. This is an overview, not advice.
Where it’s happening
LIVEDrag to spin. Green dots: the exchange is trading right now (regular hours, holidays not counted). Shadow: where it is night now. Borders: Natural Earth, quakes: USGS. Layer idea: God’s Eye View (MIT).
What happened. On Thursday, November 5, US spot bitcoin ETFs, meaning exchange traded funds that hold real bitcoin, lost $430.2 million. Ether ETFs lost $99.9 million. The figures come from Farside Investors, which tracks daily flows for every fund. Cointelegraph, citing SoSoValue, reports the same totals: about $430 million and $100 million.
Who lost money. Fidelity's FBTC saw the biggest outflow, $199.9 million, a day after taking in about $237 million. BlackRock's IBIT lost $105 million. According to Cointelegraph, that is IBIT's fifth straight day of outflows, more than $1 billion since October 30. Among ether ETFs, BlackRock's ETHA accounted for most of the outflow at $75.2 million.
The backdrop. On Wednesday, November 4, after Democratic wins in the US midterm elections, bitcoin briefly rose above $80,000 and the funds took in about $128 million. On Thursday bitcoin dropped back below $76,000 and the Nasdaq fell 5.5%. Citing Reuters, Cointelegraph says that was its worst day since April 2025.
Caveats. Daily flows swing a lot, and one day does not make a trend. By Cointelegraph's count, bitcoin ETFs are about $510 million in net outflows for the year so far. Flow data does not tell us why investors sold.
Confirmed facts
- On November 5, 2026, US spot bitcoin ETFs had net outflows of $430.2 million and ether ETFs $99.9 million.[1][2][3]
- Fidelity's FBTC lost $199.9 million and BlackRock's IBIT $105.0 million.[1][3]
- A day earlier, on November 4, FBTC took in about $237 million, and bitcoin and ether ETFs together about $128 million.[1][3]
- IBIT has had five straight sessions of outflows, more than $1 billion since October 30.[3]
- BlackRock's ether ETF ETHA lost $75.2 million on November 5.[2]
- Bitcoin fell below $76,000 and the Nasdaq dropped 5.5%, its worst day since April 2025.[3]
Implications
- ConfirmedThe post-election inflow into crypto ETFs was short lived: it was more than reversed in a day.
- Our readingCrypto ETFs are trading together with tech stocks right now, so a Nasdaq selloff weighs directly on bitcoin. This is our view.
Still unknown
- Whether outflows continue on Friday and next week
- How much of the outflow is hedge fund selling and how much long term investors
- Where bitcoin finds support after the drop
Who it affects
USA, Worldwide. Bitcoin and ether holders and people who follow crypto ETFs
Sources
- Farside Investors: Bitcoin ETF Flow (US$m) November 6, 2026 · official
- Farside Investors: Ethereum ETF Flow (US$m) November 6, 2026 · official
- Cointelegraph: Bitcoin, Ether ETFs post $530M outflows as election gains evaporate November 6, 2026 · media
Cover: Freekonomist graphic, a symbolic image, not a photo of the event. This is a news explainer, not financial advice.
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