U.S. spot bitcoin and ether ETFs started 2026 with heavy outflows, losing a combined $749.6 million in the first full trading week. Bitcoin ETFs saw $681 million withdrawn, led by BlackRock’s IBIT, while ether ETFs lost $68.6 million, with BlackRock’s ETHA leading the outflows. In contrast, XRP ETFs continued attracting capital, gaining $38.1 million and reaching their highest weekly trading volume since launch at $219 million. SOL ETFs also recorded net inflows, with Bitwise’s BSOL leading in assets under management. The data highlights strong institutional interest in XRP and SOL despite weakness in bitcoin and ether ETFs.