U.S. spot crypto ETFs ended December 24 with a clear split in investor behavior, as capital moved out of Bitcoin and Ethereum products while Solana and XRP funds attracted fresh inflows.
The data, published by SoSoValue, highlights a cautious shift in positioning rather than broad-based risk appetite.
Bitcoin ETFs Lead Daily Outflows
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $175 million in total net outflows on the day, marking one of the larger single-day withdrawals late in the year. The pullback was driven primarily by IBIT, BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, which posted $91.37 million in net outflows — the largest decline among all Bitcoin ETF products.
Other major funds also saw redemptions, including Grayscale’s GBTC, Fidelity’s FBTC, and Bitwise’s BITB, each contributing to the overall negative flow. Despite these daily outflows, cumulative net inflows for several Bitcoin ETFs remain positive, suggesting the move reflects short-term caution rather than a structural exit.
Ethereum ETFs Also See Redemptions
Spot Ethereum ETFs followed a similar pattern, with $52.70 million in total net outflows. Grayscale-backed products accounted for the bulk of the selling pressure, while most other Ethereum ETFs saw flat or neutral daily flows.
The data shows that Ethereum ETF activity remains more muted overall, with fewer funds recording meaningful inflows or outflows compared to Bitcoin products.
Solana and XRP Stand Out
In contrast to Bitcoin and Ethereum, Solana spot ETFs recorded net inflows of $1.48 million, signaling selective interest in alternative Layer 1 exposure. XRP spot ETFs also posted positive flows, with $11.93 million in net inflows, making XRP one of the strongest performers among U.S. spot crypto ETFs on the day.
This divergence suggests investors are reallocating within the crypto ETF space rather than reducing exposure across the board.
What the Data Suggests
The snapshot points to rotation, not retreat. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs experienced near-term profit-taking or defensive positioning, while capital selectively moved into Solana and XRP products. Premiums and discounts across funds remained modest, indicating orderly market conditions rather than stress.
As year-end approaches, ETF flows continue to reflect tactical allocation decisions, with investors adjusting exposure across assets instead of exiting the crypto market entirely.
