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Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Post $152M in Friday Outflows

Edited by Steinar Vigdel Kolnes, Editor, Oslo

U.S. bitcoin and ether ETFs recorded combined net outflows of about $152 million on Friday, while NEAR-linked products attracted fresh capital.

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Post $152M in Friday Outflows

U.S. spot bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds saw roughly $152 million in combined net outflows on Friday, ending the week with further withdrawals, according to Bitcoin.com News.

Bitcoin funds accounted for $82.39 million of the withdrawals, while ether ETFs lost $69.68 million. The report identified BlackRock as a driver of Friday’s outflows.

Solana, XRP and zcash investment products also recorded declines. NEAR-linked products bucked the broader trend by drawing new capital again.

Source: Bitcoin.com News

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