Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed in the United States have recorded their longest continuous period of net negative flows since their market introduction in 2024. Between May 15 and May 28, 2026, these regulated investment products experienced a nine-day outflow streak totaling 2.84 billion dollars in cumulative withdrawals. This prolonged contraction signals a temporary moderation in institutional demand through traditional investment channels. Historical metrics compiled by Farside Investors show that this streak surpasses the previous record of eight consecutive negative sessions established in February 2025, highlighting a shift in capital deployment strategies.
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Liam Hunter focuses on the on-chain systems where liquidity, risk and protocol mechanics become visible. He writes about DeFi, DEXes, perpetuals, Smart Money flows, hacks and Ethereum-linked infrastructure, with an emphasis on what the data shows, what remains uncertain and where market interpretation can go too far.Market developments and regulatory context are part of his reporting when they intersect with Web3 or DeFi activity.
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