- Ethereum ETFs shed $564M as December selling pressure intensifies rapidly
- Total Ether ETF assets drop 37.5% from recent peak levels
- Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs face synchronized outflows amid cautious investor sentiment
Ethereum focused exchange traded funds are closing the year under intense selling pressure. Investor withdrawals have accelerated, pushing December close to a historic low for the asset class. According to SoSoValue, spot Ethereum ETFs in the United States recorded outflows exceeding $564 million this month. That figure places December among the worst months ever recorded for Ethereum ETFs. As a result, total assets locked across all Ether ETFs fell sharply to $17.86 billion. This level reflects a 37.5% drop from the highs seen earlier in the year.
Notably, current liquidity has retreated to levels last observed in June. That reversal highlights a significant shift in institutional positioning toward Ethereum exposure. At the same time, December has already delivered heavier losses than several previous downturns. Outflows now surpass July 2024 and March 2025, which saw $460 million and $408 million leave the market.
However, November 2025 remains the most damaging period on record for Ethereum ETFs. Net outflows during that month exceeded $1.42 billion, setting a difficult benchmark. Meanwhile, Ethereum’s market price moved in line with ETF weakness. The asset fell from a $4,953 high into a narrow $2,800 to $3,300 range that persists. Currently, Ether trades near $2,926. This price is 41% below its all time high and down 13% year to date.
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Broader ETF market pressure adds to Ethereum weakness
Additionally, selling pressure has spread beyond Ethereum based products. Spot Bitcoin ETFs also faced significant investor withdrawals during the same period. According to available data, Bitcoin ETFs lost $804 million this month. That performance marks the third worst month since the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs. Significantly, combined outflows from November and December crossed $4 billion. This represents about 3.5% of total assets held across Bitcoin ETF products.
Within that segment, Grayscale’s GBTC and Fidelity’s FBTC posted the largest redemptions. Their declines weighed heavily on overall ETF market sentiment. Besides ETF flows, broader risk aversion continues to influence crypto allocations. Weak price momentum and cautious macro conditions limited fresh inflows. Consequently, Ethereum ETFs failed to benefit from a typical year end rebound. Seasonal optimism remained absent as selling pressure dominated trading activity. Going forward, fund flow data remains a critical signal for institutional confidence. Market participants continue watching whether stabilization emerges after weeks of sustained outflows.
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