Bitcoin's Record Exodus: Largest Single-Day Outflow in 12 Months
The cryptocurrency market recently witnessed a significant event: Bitcoin's largest single-day outflow in over a year. This unprecedented movement of Bitcoin has sparked debate and analysis among investors and analysts alike. On Wednesday, just over 28,000 BTC worth $1.19 billion left centralized exchanges, marking the largest single-day outflow in BTC terms since Dec. 14, 2025, according to data. This development followed another substantial outflow event.
Over $1 Billion Exits Bitcoin ETFs in a Single Day
Over $1 billion was taken in just 24 hours, making Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recently experience their greatest single-day outflow to date. Data from Sosovalue indicates that U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs experienced an unprecedented $1.01 billion in net outflows on Tuesday, Feb. 25, marking the largest single-day withdrawal since their inception. This staggering figure highlights a potential shift in investor sentiment.
BlackRock's IBIT Sees Significant Outflows
Even major players like BlackRock experienced the impact of this outflow trend. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) saw over $430 million in outflows after markets closed Friday, snapping a week-long inflow streak that had lasted since April 10. This suggests that the overall outflow pressure affected even the most prominent Bitcoin ETFs.
A Bullish Sign Despite the Outflow?
Interestingly, other data points suggest a more bullish perspective. In a significant display of bullish sentiment, over 17,000 bitcoins, valued at more than $1.6 billion, were withdrawn from centralized exchanges on Wednesday, marking a substantial shift of assets into potentially longer-term storage, suggesting strong investor conviction.
Understanding the reasons behind this record exodus requires a careful examination of market dynamics, regulatory factors, and overall investor sentiment. The contrasting data points highlight the complexities of the Bitcoin market and the need for continued monitoring.