Review the week in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP ETF performance, with fund-flow context, market reactions, and the key developments to watch next.
Digital asset investment products shed US$446 million in net outflows for the week ending December 29, 2025, with Bitcoin and Ethereum leading the retreat while XRP and Solana bucked the trend with fresh inflows.
The weekly figures, published by CoinShares in its December 29 fund flows report, showed a sharp divergence between established crypto ETF products and newer entrants. Bitcoin products alone accounted for US$443 million in weekly outflows, while Ethereum products recorded US$59.5 million leaving during the same period.
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs set the pace for the week
Bitcoin’s US$443 million in outflows represented nearly all of the week’s total drawdown. The selling pressure coincided with a broader pullback in risk appetite, as the Fear & Greed Index sat at 16, deep in “Extreme Fear” territory.
At the time of the CoinGecko snapshot, Bitcoin traded at US$71,163, down roughly 2.5% over 24 hours. That price level, combined with sustained fund outflows, suggests institutional holders were trimming exposure heading into the year-end period.
Ethereum fared slightly better in relative terms but still posted US$59.5 million in weekly outflows. The pattern mirrors a longer trend: since the mid-October US ETF launches, Bitcoin and Ethereum products have seen cumulative outflows of US$2.8 billion and US$1.6 billion respectively, according to CoinShares. Analysts tracking whether Ethereum can outperform Bitcoin in Q2 will need to weigh these persistent institutional withdrawals against any spot-market recovery signals.
The outflows were not driven by a single large redemption event. CoinShares’ data pointed to broad-based selling across multiple product issuers, consistent with year-end portfolio rebalancing rather than a panic-driven exit.
Solana and XRP ETF momentum stayed tied to product development
In contrast to the established leaders, XRP products attracted US$70.2 million in weekly inflows, the strongest positive reading among all digital asset categories. Solana products added US$7.5 million over the same period.
The divergence reflects where newer ETF products sit in their lifecycle. Since US XRP and Solana ETF products launched in mid-October 2025, they have accumulated US$1.07 billion and US$1.34 billion in cumulative inflows respectively. Those figures suggest sustained institutional interest in diversifying beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum exposure, even as the broader market pulled back.
It is worth distinguishing between fund-flow performance and underlying asset price performance for these newer products. While XRP and Solana ETFs posted inflows, their spot prices remained subject to the same macro headwinds affecting the wider crypto market. Solana in particular has faced pressure from a steep drawdown relative to its all-time high and declining validator participation.
According to Yahoo Finance’s cited SoSoValue figures, US XRP ETFs had cumulative net inflows of US$1.14 billion as of December 26, while SOL ETFs had cumulative net inflows of US$755.77 million. However, those dashboard figures could not be independently confirmed through direct verification at the time of writing.
What to watch next week in crypto ETFs
The year-end outflow pattern often reverses in early January as institutional allocators reset positions. Whether Bitcoin and Ethereum products can recapture inflows will depend on whether the Extreme Fear reading in sentiment indicators begins to moderate.
For XRP and Solana, the key variable remains product maturity. Both asset classes have attracted over US$1 billion in cumulative inflows since their October launches, but the pace of weekly additions will signal whether early adopter enthusiasm can sustain itself against a cautious macro backdrop.
Upcoming issuer filings and any SEC commentary on existing crypto ETF structures could also shift the flow picture. Investors watching the institutional appetite for Bitcoin ETF products will want to track whether the year-end drawdown marks a temporary pause or a longer rotation from Bitcoin and Ethereum into alternative crypto exposures like XRP and Solana.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency and digital asset markets carry significant risk. Always do your own research before making decisions.
