Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Lose $112M as Hyperliquid Funds Gain Momentum
Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds experienced a combined outflow of $112 million, primarily attributed to rising geopolitical tensions. Meanwhile, Hyperliquid ETFs have seen consistent inflows for eight days, highlighting a shift in institutional investment trends, according to Decrypt.
On May 26, 2026, Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded significant outflows, totaling $112 million. Bitcoin ETFs accounted for $105.2 million of this loss, while Ethereum ETFs experienced outflows of $6.7 million. The decline in investment comes amid increased risk-off sentiment driven by geopolitical tensions related to Iran.
The outflows from established funds stand in contrast to the emerging Hyperliquid ETFs, which have attracted $10.95 million in inflows on May 26 alone, extending their streak of net buying to eight days. This surge began on May 13 with a net addition of $1.17 million and has seen daily contributions ranging from $4.4 million to $25.5 million.
As the digital asset investment product landscape grows increasingly polarized, Bitcoin ETFs saw their largest weekly outflows of 2026, totaling $1.315 billion. Ethereum funds followed with outflows of $223 million, according to CoinShares. The firm posits that these trends reflect a hesitance among traditional investors amid global economic uncertainties.
In contrast, the success of Hyperliquid ETFs, particularly the B-HYPE product, highlights a shifting interest towards innovative financial instruments as they capitalize on high-growth infrastructure. The popularity of these funds is partly fueled by the underlying token, HYPE, which recently reached a new all-time high of $64.21. This performance follows a remarkable gain of nearly 50% over the past month and over 140% year-to-date.
“Digital asset investment products are feeling the impact of geopolitics and traditional market movements,” said Tim Sun, senior researcher at HashKey Group. He notes that while legacy crypto funds are struggling, newer products are gaining traction. The contrasting trends suggest a potential transformation within institutional investment strategies as investors diversify their portfolios.
Market observers should monitor the inflow and outflow trends of these ETFs moving forward, especially in light of the geopolitical situation and its impact on market dynamics.
Summary based on original reporting by Akash Girimath at Decrypt, originally published May 26, 2026. SolanaWire does not republish source content.
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