Bitcoin ETFs See Biggest Daily Outflows Since June as BTC Drops Below $60K

US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw their largest daily net outflows of June on Thursday, withdrawing $696.3 million as Bitcoin slipped below $60,000. The selloff in ETF demand added to a broader cooling in institutional appetite for the asset during the month.

SoSoValue data shows the withdrawals pushed June’s cumulative net outflows to $3.61 billion, taking year-to-date net outflows to $4.6 billion. For investors tracking institutional flows, Thursday’s figures underscored how quickly sentiment can shift when price weakness triggers faster redemptions from ETF wrappers.

Key takeaways

• US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $696.3 million in net outflows on Thursday, the largest day of June.
• June outflows total $3.61 billion, with year-to-date net outflows at $4.6 billion, according to SoSoValue.
• ETF total net assets dropped to about $72.6 billion—down roughly 57% from a peak of $169.5 billion recorded in October 2025.
• WalletPilot data indicates US spot Bitcoin ETFs held 1.24 million BTC as of Tuesday, with about 63,500 BTC leaving over the past 30 days.
• Strategy’s Bitcoin buying slowed materially in June to about 3,600 BTC, intensifying debate about whether it should conserve cash during drawdowns.

Spot Bitcoin ETF outflows accelerate as price weakens

The timing of Thursday’s ETF outflows is notable: they came as Bitcoin moved through the $60,000 area, a level that has often acted as a psychological pivot for market participants. In that context, SoSoValue’s figures point to a stronger-than-usual willingness among ETF investors to exit positions during a short-term downswing.

SoSoValue reported that June’s outflows already surpassed a prior monthly high—$519.2 million logged on June 2—before extending even further on Thursday. With June net outflows now at $3.61 billion, the pattern suggests that redemptions are not just sporadic, but persistent enough to compound quickly.

That matters because spot ETFs are one of the most accessible channels for traditional capital. While other markets can absorb volatility, sustained ETF outflows typically remove a steady source of incremental demand. Traders often watch these flow metrics for confirmation that spot selling is spreading beyond spot exchanges and into regulated products.

ETF assets shrink sharply from the sector’s 2025 peak

Alongside daily flow data, the broader balance-sheet picture for the ETF complex has weakened. According to SoSoValue, total net assets for US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs fell below $73 billion for the first time since late 2024.

SoSoValue cited a peak of $169.5 billion in October 2025. By Friday, that figure stood at roughly $72.6 billion—an approximate 57% decline. Even without assuming any change in investor behavior beyond price, the reduction reflects both falling BTC value and net withdrawals from the funds.

Complementing that, WalletPilot data shows US spot Bitcoin ETFs held a combined 1.24 million BTC as of Tuesday. Over the prior 30 days, about 63,500 BTC left the products. For readers trying to separate price effects from flow effects, this distinction is critical: holdings dropping over a month signals that the outflows are affecting the underlying exposure, not just the market valuation.

Strategy’s June slowdown raises questions over capital discipline

As ETF demand cooled, another large institutional-style buyer also moderated its pace. Strategy—frequently cited as the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder—purchased about 3,600 Bitcoin so far in June, according to Strategy filings. That rate is far below its recent activity: roughly 25,000 BTC in May and more than 50,000 BTC in April.

The slowing has fueled discussion around whether the company should continue accumulating aggressively during market drawdowns, or instead rebuild liquidity. The debate intensified after Strategy recorded a net sale of 32 BTC earlier in the month, an uncommon move during its broader accumulation period.

Some analysts argue that Strategy should pause purchases and preserve cash until conditions improve. Earlier coverage by Cointelegraph noted scrutiny around Strategy’s broader financial posture, including aspects of how it manages dividend coverage. In the current environment, such questions have become harder to ignore as both ETF flows and price momentum have weakened.

STRC share pressure, and the “self-repairing” debate

Part of the scrutiny has centered on Strategy’s perpetual preferred stock, STRC, which has traded below its intended $100 benchmark. On Thursday, STRC closed at $75.69, down 6.37%. The price action has contributed to renewed debate about whether Strategy’s financing mechanics are robust during volatility.

CryptoQuant analysts raised concerns about Strategy’s timing and risk management. Others, including Bitcoin advocate Samson Mow, pushed back by pointing to a feature described as a “self-repairing mechanism.” In an X post, Mow said that when STRC trades below its $100 benchmark, Strategy pauses new share issuance through its ATM program at that level, limiting new supply.

At the same time, the fundamental question for investors remains whether pauses in issuance and changes in acquisition pace translate into long-term restraint or just short-term adjustment. Strategy’s pace of buying can influence market psychology, particularly because the company is often viewed as a persistent demand backstop—something that may become less reliable if the market downturn causes repeated slowdowns.

Looking ahead, readers should watch whether ETF outflows continue to dominate daily flow prints and whether holdings shrink further month-over-month. In parallel, Strategy’s next purchase cadence and any further signals from STRC’s trading dynamics could clarify whether June represents a temporary slowdown—or the start of a more durable shift in institutional behavior.