U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced approximately $1.29 billion in net outflows between Dec. 15 and Dec. 31, according to reports. The holiday period served as a stress test with thinly staffed trading desks and portfolios being squared before year-end. Gross inflows totaled about $812 million across two positive days, while gross outflows reached approximately $2.10 billion during the remaining period. IBIT accounted for roughly half of the net outflow. Standard Chartered has identified ETF flows as a key driver in the current market, superseding the impact of the halving cycle. The outflows translated to about 14,500 BTC in net sell pressure, impacting market momentum.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced approximately $1.29 billion in net outflows between Dec. 15 and Dec. 31, according to reports. The holiday period served as a stress test with thinly staffed trading desks and portfolios being squared before year-end. Gross inflows totaled about $812 million across two positive days, while gross outflows reached approximately $2.10 billion during the remaining period. IBIT accounted for roughly half of the net outflow. Standard Chartered has identified ETF flows as a key driver in the current market, superseding the impact of the halving cycle. The outflows translated to about 14,500 BTC in net sell pressure, impacting market momentum.