Spot Bitcoin ETFs post a reported $635M daily outflow as BTC dips below $80,000
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes sold about $22 million in altcoins, according to multiple reports, while Ether fell 1.3% to $2,316.
By Coinucation Research, reviewed by Coinucation Editorial · Published Oct 26, 2026, 07:01 UTC · Covers the weekend to
The 30-second version
- Spot bitcoin ETFs had a reported $635 million in outflows in one day and about $773 million over two days, as bitcoin slipped 0.6% to $79,973.
- Arthur Hayes sold about $22 million in altcoins, reports said, after earlier calling for ether to reach $10,000.
- Worldcoin fell 21.0%, Aerodrome Finance 16.1% and Polkadot 14.8% over the weekend, the largest drops in the top 100.
- Franklin Templeton won Nasdaq approval for two ETFs that hold 95% stocks and 5% bitcoin, and the SEC cleared 3x bitcoin and ether ETFs from Volatility Shares.
- Indian exchange CoinDCX confirmed a $16 million loss from retired wallets, and Keystone said a website breach exposed customer data.
- Total crypto market value stood at $2.75 trillion, with bitcoin dominance at 59.4% and the Fear and Greed index at a neutral 50.
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- Grass GRASS$0.6998 +7.6%
- Ethena ENA$0.2082 +3.3%
- Stable STABLE$0.0261 +2.3%
- Pyth Network PYTH$0.0735 +0.9%
Losers
- Worldcoin WLD$0.4381 -21.0%
- Polkadot DOT$1.01 -14.8%
- Pearl PEARL$1.77 -14.5%
- Morpho MORPHO$2.00 -12.7%
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The big stories
ranked by how many outlets covered them · 400 headlines read1Arthur Hayes sells about $22 million in altcoins
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes sold roughly $22 million in altcoins, according to reports from five outlets. Some reports linked the sales to geopolitical concerns and noted that Hayes had previously called for ether to reach $10,000.
ETH Reporting: Coinpedia · BeInCrypto · CryptoSlate · AMBCrypto.
2Bitcoin and ether ETFs see outflows while XRP and Zcash funds gain
Spot bitcoin ETFs recorded outflows reported between $443 million and $635 million in one day, and ether funds also lost money, following a rise in oil prices. XRP ETFs took in money, and Grayscale's Zcash ETF drew $41.1 million. Gold and silver lost a combined $1.3 trillion in value over four days.
BTCETHXRPZEC Primary: Coinucation ETF tracker. Reporting: Crypto Briefing · Bitcoin Magazine · AMBCrypto.
3Bitcoin ETF outflows reach about $773 million over two days
Spot bitcoin ETFs lost $635 million in one day and about $773 million over two days, according to reports. Bitcoin traded near $80,000, close to the funds' estimated average cost basis of $81,500.
BTC Primary: Coinucation ETF tracker. Reporting: CryptoSlate · AMBCrypto · U.Today.
4789 BTC moved to Coinbase Institutional during ETF outflows
789 bitcoin worth about $64 million moved to Coinbase Institutional while bitcoin ETFs saw outflows. Peter Schiff's call for $75,000 bitcoin is drawing attention ahead of a week with a Fed decision and inflation data, and one outlet highlighted Switzerland's bitcoin ETF.
BTC Primary: Coinucation ETF tracker. Reporting: Crypto Briefing · CryptoPotato · AMBCrypto.
5Keystone hardware wallet reports website breach exposing customer data
Hardware wallet maker Keystone said a breach of its website exposed customer data. Coverage directed the warning at Dogecoin holders among its users.
DOGE Reporting: Crypto Briefing · U.Today.
6Coinbase warns of bitcoin long liquidation risk as $80,000 is tested
Coinbase warned of liquidation risks for bitcoin long positions and said BTC could fall to $75,000 amid macroeconomic risks. Other coverage pointed to signals in the bond market as a risk to the $80,000 level.
BTC Reporting: CryptoSlate · U.Today · AMBCrypto · The Daily Hodl.
7HSBC launches RedCoin stablecoin and Futu opens BNB access in Hong Kong
HSBC launched the RedCoin stablecoin for 3.3 million users of its PayMe app in Hong Kong. Brokerage Futu opened BNB deposits and withdrawals to Hong Kong professional investors.
BNB Reporting: Coinpedia · Crypto Briefing · U.Today.
8CoinDCX confirms $16 million loss from retired wallets
Indian exchange CoinDCX confirmed a $16 million loss from wallets it had retired. The confirmation followed reports of a breach, including findings published by investigator ZachXBT.
Reporting: Crypto Briefing · Coinpedia.
9XRP and Zcash ETFs draw inflows during bitcoin fund outflows
XRP and Zcash ETFs took in millions of dollars while spot bitcoin ETFs saw about $635 million in outflows.
BTCXRPZEC Primary: Coinucation ETF tracker. Reporting: U.Today · BeInCrypto.
10Ether ETF outflows exceed $1 billion in October
Ether ETFs have lost more than $1 billion in October, while ether saw its largest exchange withdrawal in four months. A Dogecoin ETF recorded its largest weekly outflow of the month.
ETHDOGEFORM Primary: Coinucation ETF tracker. Reporting: CryptoSlate · U.Today.
Flows
Leverage
OKX perpetual swaps| Market | Liquidated | Longs / shorts | Funding (8h) | Open interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTC | $0.00 | $0.00 / $0.00 | 0.0075% | $2.55B |
| ETH | $0.00 | $0.00 / $0.00 | 0.0047% | $1.45B |
| SOL | $0.00 | $0.00 / $0.00 | 0.0040% | $305.86M |
| XRP | $0.00 | $0.00 / $0.00 | 0.0100% | $86.70M |
| DOGE | $0.00 | $0.00 / $0.00 | 0.0043% | $98.02M |
| BNB | $0.00 | $0.00 / $0.00 | 0.0100% | $60.16M |
Not enough hourly samples yet to say whether leverage is building or flushing. Total liquidated $0.00 on OKX perpetual swaps; one venue, so the market-wide total is larger. Liquidation calculator.
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Network
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Regulation and policy
Franklin Templeton gets Nasdaq approval for stock and bitcoin ETFs
Franklin Templeton received Nasdaq approval for two ETFs that hold 95% stocks and 5% bitcoin and convert stock dividends into bitcoin. Separately, the SEC cleared the listing of Volatility Shares' 3x leveraged bitcoin and ether ETFs.
BTC Reporting: Bitcoin Magazine · U.Today · Crypto Briefing.
Bitcoin Core changes security policy for AI-found bugs
Bitcoin Core updated its security policy to address AI-assisted bug hunting. It will end long disclosure embargoes for bugs that AI tools can rediscover.
BTC Reporting: Crypto Briefing · Bitcoin Magazine.
Senate Democrat probes Tether over $6 million in reported payments
A Democratic senator is investigating Tether over a reported $6 million in payments to a firm tied to a former White House crypto adviser.
USDT Reporting: CryptoSlate · AMBCrypto.
Blockchain Association urges Congress to ease crypto tax rules
The Blockchain Association urged Congress to pass crypto tax rules that would affect 67 million holders before the legislative window closes.
Reporting: AMBCrypto · Crypto Briefing.
South Korea moves to regulate payment stablecoins under forex law
South Korea plans to regulate stablecoins used for payments under its foreign exchange law, a step the Bank of Korea has sought. The move comes as a crypto bill and a tax dispute approach decisions.
Reporting: Crypto Briefing · Bitcoin Magazine.
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