The recent trend in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has demonstrated resilience, registering an impressive $166.6 million in inflows on Tuesday. This surge marks the continuation of a three-day inflow streak, effectively bringing the total for the week to $311.6 million, as reported by SoSoValue. This wave of investment comes despite the recent downturn in the cryptocurrency market, where Bitcoin”s price experienced a 13% decline over the past week, briefly dipping below $68,000, according to CoinGecko.
Notably, the inflow figures almost completely counterbalance the previous week”s outflows, which totaled $318 million. This downturn had marked a troubling trend for the funds, culminating in three consecutive weeks of losses exceeding $3 billion.
Goldman Sachs Adjusts ETF Holdings
In a related development, Goldman Sachs revealed it has reduced its exposure to Bitcoin ETFs during the fourth quarter of 2025, as indicated by a Form 13F filing submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Specifically, the investment bank decreased its holdings in BlackRock”s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) by 39%, lowering outstanding shares from approximately 34 million in the third quarter to 20.7 million in the fourth quarter, a reduction valued around $1 billion.
This adjustment in strategy also extended to other Bitcoin-related funds, including Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin (FBTC) and Bitcoin Depot, alongside a reduction in its positions in Ether (ETH) ETFs. Interestingly, Goldman Sachs also made headlines by acquiring its first positions in ETFs linked to XRP and Solana, securing 6.95 million shares of XRP ETFs worth $152 million and 8.24 million shares of Solana ETFs valued at $104 million.
Despite this mixed picture, analysts have noted signs indicating a potential shift in market sentiment. Earlier this week, there were indications of a slowdown in selling pressure across crypto exchange-traded products, suggesting a possible stabilization in investor sentiment.
Additional data from SoSoValue indicates some modest inflows into altcoin ETFs, with Ether funds adding approximately $14 million, while XRP and Solana ETFs gained $3.3 million and $8.4 million, respectively. Eric Balchunas, a senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, pointed out that most Bitcoin ETF investors have maintained their positions despite recent market volatility, estimating that merely 6% of total assets have exited the funds during this downturn.
As BlackRock”s IBIT saw its assets decline from a peak of $100 billion to around $60 billion, it remains noteworthy that it still holds the record as the fastest ETF to reach the $60 billion mark, a milestone that could endure for years.
