Bitcoin News Update: Institutions Move $750 Million into Solana ETFs While Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Experience Withdrawals

The crypto ETF market is experiencing notable divergence, as

(SOL) continues to see strong inflows, while and ETFs contend with considerable outflows. Based on a , Solana spot ETFs, especially , accumulated $199.2 million in total inflows by late October 2025, including a single-day addition of $44.48 million on October 31, as . In contrast, Bitcoin ETFs experienced $543.59 million in outflows from October 29 to 31, primarily due to BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) selling off 2,724 BTC ($297.93 million) during that time, according to . Ethereum ETFs also saw $210.43 million withdrawn, with cutting its position by 31,754 ETH ($121.94 million), as detailed in a .

This movement of funds points to a broader shift in institutional investment strategies. Market analyst Lark Davis, as cited by

, observed that Solana's recent strength "highlights the attractiveness of scalable blockchain networks as the market matures," with investors increasingly looking beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, especially as traditional equities outperform crypto. Vincent Liu from Kronos Research commented in a , that Solana ETFs are gaining from "capital rotation and new growth drivers," such as staking returns near 7% and the debut of products like Bitwise's BSOL, which reached $222.8 million in assets under management in its first week.

Bitcoin's recent challenges mirror larger market trends. Even after a $931 million inflow spike following the Federal Reserve's rate cuts, as noted by

, the asset saw a dramatic reversal on October 29, with $470.7 million in outflows—the largest single-day redemptions since these ETFs began trading. This volatility demonstrates how sensitive institutional portfolios are to macroeconomic developments, with Ethereum ETFs also losing $169 million in weekly outflows as investors adjusted their holdings.

Solana's momentum is being propelled by favorable regulatory developments and ecosystem expansion. The approval of Hong Kong's first Solana spot ETF in late October, along with ongoing global applications for similar products, signals growing institutional interest, as outlined in a

. On-chain data further supports this optimism: Solana's network now secures over $40 billion in user assets, and its fast, low-cost transactions make it a strong competitor to slower blockchains. Meanwhile, Tron's network recorded 87.72 million active addresses in October and a 174% increase in decentralized exchange activity.

These contrasting trends illustrate a maturing digital asset market, with investors increasingly diversifying beyond Bitcoin. Although Bitcoin ETFs still lead with $149.96 billion in assets under management, as reported by

, the combined $750 million outflows from Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs indicate a strategic pivot toward higher-growth, income-generating options. Analysts warn, however, that unexpected macroeconomic events or regulatory setbacks could disrupt these patterns, especially as U.S. ETF approvals face delays due to government shutdowns.