Bitcoin ETFs See $89.8 Million Outflow on 5 October
US spot bitcoin ETFs lost a net $89.8 million on Monday, 5 October 2026, as ARKB and FBTC saw withdrawals. BlackRock's IBIT took in $69.9 million.
US spot bitcoin ETFs had a net outflow of $89.8 million (about ₹865 crore) on Monday, 5 October 2026, after taking in $189.9 million on Friday. BlackRock's IBIT was the only fund with an inflow, about $69.9 million, while ARK 21Shares' ARKB lost $85.2 million and Fidelity's FBTC $74.5 million. The US session closed at 20:00 UTC (01:30 IST on 6 October).
Key takeaways
- Monday's net outflow was the second in five trading days, but the five-day total stayed positive at about $120.3 million.
- IBIT took in about $69.9 million. ARKB and FBTC between them lost $159.7 million, and the other spot bitcoin funds reported no flow.
- US spot bitcoin ETFs held about $110.8 billion in assets after the 5 October close, roughly 6.4% of bitcoin's market value, with cumulative net inflows of about $57.7 billion.
- Solana spot ETFs lost about $9.2 million on the day and the Hyperliquid ETF about $2.7 million. Early Ether ETF tallies did not agree.
- Bitcoin traded at $85,622.68 at 04:41 UTC on 6 October (about ₹82.5 lakh), 0.07% higher over 24 hours.
What happened to bitcoin ETFs on Monday, 5 October
US spot bitcoin ETFs turned negative on Monday as bitcoin failed again to hold a move towards $87,000. On Binance, bitcoin reached $86,725 in the 14:00 UTC hour (19:30 IST), shortly after the US open, then fell to $84,972 in the 16:00 UTC hour (21:30 IST). Our report on Monday's price swing covers that move in detail.
The fund-level picture was split. BlackRock's IBIT took in money, while ARKB had the largest single withdrawal and FBTC the second largest. Every other US spot bitcoin ETF, including Grayscale's GBTC and its smaller BTC fund, recorded zero net flow. The previous outflow day, Wednesday 30 September, had ended a nine-day run of inflows worth about $3 billion. Inflows of $102.7 million on Thursday, 1 October and $189.9 million on Friday, 2 October followed before Monday's reversal.
The numbers
Bitcoin ETF flows for Monday, 5 October 2026, fund by fund, are set out below.
| Fund (5 October 2026) | Net flow (USD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock IBIT | +$69.9 million | +₹674 crore |
| ARK 21Shares ARKB | -$85.2 million | -₹821 crore |
| Fidelity FBTC | -$74.5 million | -₹718 crore |
| All other spot bitcoin ETFs | No flow | Nil |
| Total | -$89.8 million | -₹865 crore |
Rupee figures use USDINR 96.38. As of the 5 October close, the five-day net flow stood at about $120.3 million, total assets at about $110.8 billion (about ₹10.68 lakh crore) and cumulative net inflows since the funds launched in January 2024 at about $57.7 billion. IBIT alone has gathered about $65.8 billion. Monday's outflow equals roughly 0.08% of total assets, so it is a small move against the size of the funds.
Other spot crypto ETFs also lost money on Monday. Solana funds had a net outflow of about $9.2 million, led by Bitwise's BSOL at about $7.1 million, and 21Shares' Hyperliquid fund (THYP) lost about $2.7 million. Early tallies for Ether ETFs conflicted: one showed a net inflow of about $111 million, driven by about $130 million into BlackRock's ETHA, while another showed a small outflow. Treat the Ether figure as provisional until final numbers settle.
Why bitcoin ETF flows matter for Indian investors
Bitcoin ETF flows matter for Indian investors because they are a daily read on US institutional demand, and that demand moves the global price that Indian exchanges follow. Bitcoin at $85,622.68 at 04:41 UTC on 6 October works out to about ₹82.5 lakh, and our Bitcoin price in INR page shows the live rupee price, currently ₹8,096,152. Ether was at $2,703.47 at the same time, with its live rupee price on our Ethereum price in INR page.
Indian residents can buy US spot bitcoin ETFs through the Liberalised Remittance Scheme, within the limit of $250,000 per financial year, using an international brokerage account. No spot bitcoin ETF is listed in India. Our guides on investing in a bitcoin ETF from India and buying BlackRock's IBIT from India cover the steps and tax treatment. If you buy bitcoin itself instead, gains are taxed at a flat 30% plus 4% cess, 1% TDS applies on transfers, and losses cannot be set off. Use only exchanges registered with FIU-IND, which listed 54 registered VDA service providers as of 9 March 2026; see our FIU-registered exchange list.
What to watch next
- Tuesday's flows: figures for 6 October arrive early on 7 October IST and will show whether Monday was a one-day dip.
- Fed minutes: the minutes of the US Federal Reserve's September meeting are due on Wednesday, 7 October at 18:00 UTC (23:30 IST).
- RBI policy: the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee meets from 5 to 7 October, with the decision due on Wednesday. The repo rate is 5.25%.
- Other dates this week: our crypto week ahead lists the rest.
FAQ
Did bitcoin ETFs have outflows on 5 October 2026?
Yes. US spot bitcoin ETFs had a net outflow of about $89.8 million on Monday, 5 October 2026, with BlackRock's IBIT the only fund that took in money.
Can Indians invest in US bitcoin ETFs?
Yes. Indian residents can buy them through an international brokerage account under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme, within the $250,000 yearly limit, as no spot bitcoin ETF is listed in India.
Does a bitcoin ETF outflow mean the price will fall?
No. Monday's $89.8 million outflow was about 0.08% of the funds' $110.8 billion in assets, and daily flows and prices often move in different directions.
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