U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $95 million in net outflows on November 10, their fourth consecutive day of outflows. Separately, ARK Invest sold shares in Block, Bullish and its ARKB fund on November 9, according to trading disclosures reported by The Block. Those portfolio trades are distinct from investors withdrawing money from spot Bitcoin ETFs.
Key Takeaways
- ARK sold 68,997 Block shares and 49,767 Bullish shares on November 9, according to The Block.
- ARK also sold about $1.6 million of ARKB, while the fund recorded $9.9 million in net outflows that day.
- U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs had $95 million in net outflows on November 10, their fourth consecutive outflow day.
- A portfolio manager selling shares does not, by itself, establish a forecast for Bitcoin or explain why ETF investors redeemed.
What happened to bitcoin ETF outflows and ARK trades
The Block reported that ARK sold 68,997 Block shares worth about $6.1 million and 49,767 Bullish shares valued at roughly $1.13 million on November 9. Those figures come from the firm’s trading disclosure. ARK’s trade notices show portfolio adjustments, but don’t explain the reason behind each transaction.
ARK also sold about $1.6 million of its ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF, or ARKB, that day, The Block reported. ARKB had $9.9 million in net outflows on November 9, while U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $201.1 million in combined withdrawals. The figures describe activity in the fund and across the wider ETF group, not necessarily the same investors or transactions.
On November 10, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded another $95 million in net outflows, according to CoinDesk. That made it four consecutive sessions of net withdrawals, with about $1.14 billion leaving the products across November 5, 6, 9 and 10.
Background and context for bitcoin ETF outflows
These are two kinds of selling, and they shouldn’t be blended into one signal. ARK’s sale of Block or Bullish shares is an active portfolio decision involving listed companies. ETF net outflows track the difference between money entering and leaving a fund. A manager can sell a stock held by an ETF without investors redeeming that ETF.
ARK’s official trade-notification page says its notices reflect portfolio adjustments, exclude ETF creation and redemption activity, and are for information, not recommendations to buy, sell or hold securities. The firm’s disclosure provides evidence of what changed, not why it changed. Rebalancing, liquidity needs or company-specific views are possible explanations, but the available data don’t establish which, if any, applied.
Block and Bullish are both associated with digital assets, but they’re different businesses with distinct revenue drivers and risks. Their shares can respond to company results, regulation and broader equity-market conditions as well as crypto prices. ARK had also sold 109,522 Bullish shares, worth $2.27 million, on November 5, according to The Block’s earlier report. That shows more than one reduction during the month, but it still doesn’t prove a broader view on Bitcoin.
The outflow run followed a sharp period of withdrawals. The Block reported more than $540 million in combined U.S. spot crypto ETF outflows on November 6 and over $1.1 billion in withdrawals from major U.S. crypto ETFs that week. Its coverage linked the wider market slide to post-midterm concerns about technology valuations and spending on AI infrastructure. That context may help explain the market backdrop, but it doesn’t establish the motive for any one investor’s redemption.
Market reaction as bitcoin ETF outflows build
Bitcoin was trading at $74,421 at 20:13 UTC on November 11, according to CoinGecko market data. It had gained 1.33% over 24 hours, while remaining down 7.41% over seven days. These price figures are a separate measure and do not establish why investors withdrew money from ETFs.
| Measure | Reading | Time period |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin price | $74,421 | November 11, 2026, 20:13 UTC |
| Bitcoin change | +1.33% | 24 hours to November 11, 2026, 20:13 UTC |
| Bitcoin change | -7.41% | 7 days to November 11, 2026, 20:13 UTC |
| Crypto Fear & Greed Index | 29, Fear | November 11, 2026 |
Flow totals also conceal differences among funds. For November 10, CoinLab reported $78.2 million in withdrawals from BlackRock’s IBIT and $36.8 million from Fidelity’s FBTC, partly offset by a $20 million inflow to Morgan Stanley’s MSBT. The Fear & Greed Index reading of 29 was classified as Fear on November 11, according to Alternative.me. Sentiment measures and flow data offer context, not a reliable explanation or forecast for future prices.
Crypto-linked shares can be affected by company results, regulation, borrowing costs, capital spending and crypto prices. Net outflows do not establish every fund holder’s motive, just as a share sale is not proof that ARK has abandoned Bitcoin.
What to watch next
Upcoming daily ETF flow reports will show whether withdrawals continue, slow or reverse. The next useful comparison is whether flows remain concentrated in a few large products or broaden across funds. A single session, including a day with offsetting inflows, won’t settle that question.
If ARK publishes further trade notices, they can show whether its Block, Bullish or ARKB positions changed again. Readers can compare those notices with company disclosures and broader market conditions without assuming the trades reveal a single motive.
FAQ
Do bitcoin ETF outflows mean investors are selling Bitcoin directly?
Not necessarily. Net outflows show that more money left the covered ETFs than entered them during a reporting period. They do not identify each investor’s motive or establish what investors did with any redemption proceeds.
Why did ARK sell Block and Bullish shares?
ARK’s published trade notices report portfolio activity but don’t explain the reason for each sale. The available information can’t distinguish between rebalancing, liquidity management or a view on either company.
Does ARK’s sale of ARKB explain the wider Bitcoin ETF outflows?
No. ARKB’s reported $9.9 million in November 9 net outflows was one fund’s activity. The broader U.S. spot ETF total includes other products and investors, and the figures don’t show a common reason for withdrawals.
Sources
- Bitcoin sits out stock rebound as ETF outflows extend to fourth day (www.coindesk.com)
- ARK Trade Notifications (www.ark-funds.com)
- ARK Invest Trims Block and Bullish Positions as Bitcoin ETF Outflows Continue (NewsBTC)
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile; always do your own research before investing.
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