Ether ETFs Lose $201.9M as Bitcoin ETFs Add $118.8M
US spot Ether ETFs lost $201.9 million on 6 October 2026, all from BlackRock's ETHA, a sixth straight outflow. Bitcoin ETFs took in $118.8 million.
US spot Ether ETFs had a net outflow of $201.9 million (about ₹1,955 crore) on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, all of it from BlackRock's ETHA, their sixth straight day of withdrawals. US spot bitcoin ETFs moved the other way, taking in a net $118.8 million, led by $122.0 million into BlackRock's IBIT. The US session closed at 20:00 UTC (01:30 IST on 7 October).
Key takeaways
- ETHA was the only Ether fund with any flow on 6 October; every other US spot Ether ETF reported zero.
- The Ether outflow run that began on 29 September totalled about $408 million over six sessions. On Monday, 5 October, the funds lost $50.8 million, led by ETHA and Fidelity's FETH.
- Bitcoin ETFs reversed Monday's $89.8 million outflow. IBIT and Morgan Stanley's MSBT took in money, while Grayscale's Bitcoin Mini Trust lost about $11.0 million.
- US spot Ether ETFs held about $17.36 billion after the 6 October close, about 5.27% of ether's market value.
- Bitcoin ended the UTC day at $85,549.93 and ether at $2,697.49 on Binance, before both fell sharply on 7 October.
What happened to crypto ETFs on 6 October
US spot crypto ETFs split on 6 October: money returned to bitcoin funds while ether funds kept losing it. For bitcoin, the day's inflow followed Monday's net outflow of $89.8 million, when ARK 21Shares' ARKB and Fidelity's FBTC led withdrawals. On Tuesday, those two funds, along with GBTC, Bitwise's BITB and the rest, reported no flow, leaving the result to IBIT, MSBT and the Grayscale mini fund. The five-day net flow for bitcoin funds stood at about $172.9 million, and cumulative net inflows since January 2024 at about $57.89 billion.
For ether, the picture was one-sided. ETHA alone lost $201.9 million, the largest single-day outflow of the current run and about four times Monday's total. Even so, ETHA has gathered about $13.04 billion in net inflows since the funds launched in July 2024, out of about $13.55 billion for all US spot Ether ETFs. Our report on Monday's bitcoin ETF outflow covers the previous session.
The numbers
US spot ETF flows by fund for Tuesday, 6 October 2026, are below. Rupee figures use ₹96.83 to the dollar (00:02 UTC on 8 October).
| Fund (6 October 2026) | Net flow (USD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock IBIT (bitcoin) | +$122.0 million | +₹1,181 crore |
| Morgan Stanley MSBT (bitcoin) | +$7.8 million | +₹76 crore |
| Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust | -$11.0 million | -₹107 crore |
| All spot bitcoin ETFs | +$118.8 million | +₹1,150 crore |
| BlackRock ETHA (ether) | -$201.9 million | -₹1,955 crore |
| All spot Ether ETFs | -$201.9 million | -₹1,955 crore |
The Ether outflow equals about 1.2% of the funds' $17.36 billion in assets, a bigger bite than the bitcoin inflow, which was about 0.1% of the roughly $110.7 billion held by spot bitcoin ETFs. Funds not shown in the table had no flow on the day.
Why ETF flows matter for Indian investors
ETF flows are a daily read on US institutional demand, and that demand moves the global prices that Indian exchanges follow. Six days of Ether ETF selling came before ether's 4.6% fall on 7 October, while bitcoin fell 2.6% the same day; flows and prices do not always move together, so treat one day as a signal, not a forecast. Live rupee prices are on our Ethereum price in INR page, now ₹2,40,712, and our Bitcoin price in INR page, now ₹79,46,592.
Indian residents can buy US spot bitcoin and Ether ETFs through an international brokerage account under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme, within $250,000 per financial year; no spot crypto ETF is listed in India. Our guides on investing in a bitcoin ETF from India and buying IBIT from India explain the steps and how the tax differs from holding coins. If you hold ether or bitcoin directly instead, gains are taxed at 30% plus 4% cess, 1% TDS applies on transfers, and losses cannot be set off. Use exchanges registered with FIU-IND, which had 54 registered VDA service providers as of 9 March 2026; see our FIU-registered exchange list.
What to watch next
- The Ether streak: whether ETHA's withdrawals continue, since one fund has driven almost all of the recent outflow.
- Weekly totals: the full tally for the week to Friday, 9 October, arrives early on Saturday, 10 October IST.
- Glamsterdam: Ethereum's upgrade went live on the Sepolia testnet on 6 October; the Hoodi testnet date is not yet confirmed.
- The Fed: its next rate decision is due on 28 October, after minutes on 7 October showed most officials expected one more hike this year.
FAQ
Did Ether ETFs have outflows on 6 October 2026?
Yes. US spot Ether ETFs lost a net $201.9 million on 6 October 2026, all from BlackRock's ETHA. It was their sixth straight day of outflows.
Did bitcoin ETFs have inflows on 6 October 2026?
Yes. US spot bitcoin ETFs took in a net $118.8 million, led by $122.0 million into BlackRock's IBIT, reversing Monday's $89.8 million outflow.
Can Indians invest in US Ether ETFs?
Yes. Indian residents can buy them through an international brokerage account under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme, within the $250,000 yearly limit.
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