Crypto ETF News: Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Hold 3 Different Stories
Deepmala Upadhyay
Crypto ETF News: Bitcoin Outflows, Ethereum Inflows, XRP Stay Silent
Crypto ETF news today reads like three separate plots in the same movie. One fund type bled money. Another quietly gained ground. A third barely moved at all. Together, they explain a rough day for digital assets — and give you a clear read on where investor confidence stands right now.
Why Is the Market Falling Today?
The total crypto market cap dropped over 0.95%, landing at $2.22 trillion, according to CoinMarketCap. Fear is spreading fast. Today also marks day 145 of the Iran War, and that ongoing conflict keeps rattling risk appetite.
Bitcoin ETF Outflow: What the Numbers Show
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their first weekly outflow of the week, and the fifth this month. SoSoValue data puts the daily net outflow at $225.18M. Cumulative inflow since launch still stands at $51.63B, with total net assets at $78.82B.
Source: SoSoValue data
Out of 13 issuers, only one gained money. Morgan Stanley's MSBT pulled in $5.01M. Everyone else lost ground:
- iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT): -$202.48M
- Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB): -$7.03M
- Franklin Templeton's EZBC: -$5.61M
- Fidelity's FBTC: -$5.64M
- WisdomTree's BTCW: -$5.13M
- ARK 21Shares' ARKB: -$4.30M
BTC price itself trades at $65,256.90, down 0.55% on the day, with a $1.3T market cap and $23.35B in 24-hour volume, per CoinMarketCap.
On-chain data adds to the pressure. Lookonchain reports that Abraxas Capital moved 2,211 BTC (worth $143.88M) into Kraken, and 30,825 ETH (worth $59.19M) into Binance, within eight hours. Big wallet moves like this often signal incoming sell pressure. Traders noticed, and sentiment shifted lower.
Ethereum ETF Inflow: Small Wins Add Up
Spot Ethereum funds told a different story. They pulled in $26.32M on the day, marking five straight days of inflows. Cumulative net inflow now sits at $11.25B, with $10.32B in total net assets.
Source: SoSoValue Chart
Only three of ten issuers saw money come in. Fidelity's FETH led with $14.93M, followed by iShares' ETHA at $8.49M and ETHB at $2.90M.
Yet ETH price fell harder than BTC — down 2.21% to $1,879.58, per CoinMarketCap chart.
Part of the reason: the Drift Protocol exploiter, who stole $285M earlier, moved 23,095 ETH ($44.4M) into Tornado Cash today. Separately, trader Machi got liquidated again and sold a Bored Ape (#6801) at a 14.89 ETH loss (about $28K) to fund a long position. Both events added visible sell pressure.
XRP ETF News: Zero Activity Continues
XRP funds recorded zero activity for a second straight day, and a ninth time this month, according to SoSoValue. Cumulative inflow remains at $1.49B, with $1.01B in total net assets.
Source: SoSoValue Website
XRP price sits at $1.10, down 2.17% on the day, with $69.28B market cap and $1.02B in trading volume, as per CoinMarketCap details.
No clear reason explains the stall. One bright spot: Ripple announced a partnership with Notabene, which could shape future compliance tools for the token.
Bitcoin vs Ethereum vs XRP: Side-by-Side Crypto ETF News
| Metric | Bitcoin | Ethereum | XRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Net Flow | -$225.18M | +$26.32M | $0 (Zero Activity) |
| Cumulative Inflow | $51.63B | $11.25B | $1.49B |
| Total Net Assets | $78.82B | $10.32B | $1.01B |
| Asset Price Today | $65,256.90 (-0.55%) | $1,879.58 (-2.21%) | $1.10 (-2.17%) |
What's Next for Crypto ETF Investors?
Watch whether Bitcoin outflows continue into next week — a sixth straight month of pullbacks would matter more than one bad day. Ethereum's five-day inflow streak looks steadier, but on-chain sell events like today's Tornado Cash deposit could offset that demand. XRP needs a fresh catalyst; the Notabene deal is a start, not a turning point yet.
CoinGabbar Analysis: Analysts note that single-day outflows rarely define a trend on their own; the more telling signal is Bitcoin's fifth outflow this month against Ethereum's five-day inflow streak, which suggests a modest rotation in institutional preference rather than a broad exit from digital assets. XRP's prolonged flat activity, meanwhile, points to a fund still waiting for a clear demand driver.
Conclusion
Crypto ETF news today shows a split market. Bitcoin funds lost $225M. Ethereum funds gained $26M. XRP funds stayed flat. Prices fell across the board, driven by war-related fear and large wallet moves. Investors should watch flow trends, not single-day noise, before drawing conclusions.
YMYL Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice. Cryptocurrency markets are highly volatile, and prices can change rapidly. Data referenced here reflects figures reported as of July 23–24, 2026, from SoSoValue, CoinMarketCap, and on-chain sources via Lookonchain. Readers should conduct their own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions. Past performance and ETF flow data do not guarantee future results.
