Bitcoin ETFs Hit a Wall: Inflow Streak Snaps as BTC Price Stumbles

Wall Street's crypto love affair hits a speed bump.

After weeks of relentless inflows, Bitcoin ETFs just recorded their first net outflow in months—right as BTC's price takes another leg down. The timing couldn't be worse (or more predictable, say cynical traders).

The streak breaks

Eleven straight weeks of bullish ETF flows just evaporated. The usual suspects—macro fears, miner capitulation, and that one whale who always dumps at the worst possible moment—are getting blamed.

Institutions get cold feet

Even BlackRock's IBIT saw slowed inflows. When the 'smart money' starts hesitating, retail investors notice. Cue the panic-selling memes.

Silver lining playbook

History says these pullbacks precede major rallies. And let's be real—after 2024's 300% run, did anyone expect smooth sailing to $100K?

As one fund manager quipped: 'Traders treat Bitcoin like a leveraged tech stock—until they remember it's actually digital gold. Then the cycle repeats.' Classic.

Impact of Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

BTC ▲0.75% is hovering NEAR $107,000, hardly on the verge of a knockout.

However, the sharp reversal in bitcoin ETF flows coincided with the US Senate’s passage of the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.” It is a $3.3 trillion spending package passed by a razor thin 51-50 margin. Unsurprisingly, Vice President JD Vance casted the tie-breaking vote. However, the bill notably excluded any provisions related to Bitcoin, crypto mining or staking.

The omission disappointed many in the crypto industry.

Explore: Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Bitcoin Exempt: Best Meme Coin to Buy?

Crypto ETFs Guidance: What the SEC Now Requires From Issuers

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has finally given crypto ETF issuers something they’ve been asking for: clarity. On 1 July 2025, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance dropped a detailed guide outlining what applicants need to include in their filings if they want any shot at getting a cryptocurrency ETF approved. The crypto ETF guidance comes at a time when interest in Ethereum-based products is continuously rising.

It’s not exactly light reading, but it’s a serious step forward for firms hoping to launch funds tied to digital assets like ethereum or token baskets. Rather than keep issuers guessing, the SEC is laying it all out, from valuation to custody to who’s checking the math behind the scenes.

Explore: Crypto ETF Guidance: What the SEC Now Requires From Issuers

Key Takeaways

• The sharp reversal in Bitcoin ETF flows coincided with the US Senate’s passage of the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.”

• The SEC released detailed crypto ETF filing guidance, requiring full disclosure on valuation, custody, and surveillance systems.