Bitcoin ETF Inflows Reverse as Fed’s Hawkish Outlook Triggers Market Caution

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By Francisco Rodrigues | Edited by Sheldon Reback Sep 18, 2025, 8:47 a.m. (Midjourney/Modified by CoinDesk) What to know : Spot bitcoin ETFs experienced their first daily outflows in over a week, losing a net $51.28 million after the Federal Reserve’s more-cautious-than-expected outlook. The Fed lowered its benchmark rate by 25 basis points, as forecast, but signaled fewer future cuts than anticipated, causing market uncertainty. Ethereum ETFs saw redemptions for the second consecutive day, losing $1.89 million. Spot bitcoin BTC $ 117,240.91 ETFs saw their first daily outflows in over a week on Wednesday, shedding a net $51.28 million, as investors reacted to the Federal Reserve’s unexpectedly cautious outlook on future policy. The outflow broke a seven-day streak that had brought in nearly $3 billion. Assets under management remain above $150 billion, according to SoSoValue data, but the tone in markets shifted after Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized economic uncertainty and signaled fewer cuts ahead than traders had hoped. STORY CONTINUES BELOW Don't miss another story. Subscribe to the Crypto Daybook Americas Newsletter today . See all newsletters Sign me up By signing up, you will receive emails about CoinDesk products and you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . As expected, the Fed lowered its benchmark rate by 25 basis points, bringing it to a range of 4.00% to 4.25%, in its first cut of the year. But the real surprise came from the central bank's updated projections, which indicated just two more cuts in 2025 and fewer in 2026 than markets had priced in. In a cautious press conference, Powell warned of “elevated” inflation and rising “downside risks” to employment, striking a tone that left traders wary. Markets interpreted the move as a hawkish cut, triggering a mild pullback in risk assets. Ethereum ETFs also saw redemptions, with net outflows for a second straight day. Withdrawals amounted to $1.89 million following the exit of $61.7 million the day before. Cryptocurrency prices edged higher. Bitcoin rose around 0.3% in the last 24 hours while ether moved up 1.7%. The broader CoinDesk 20 ( CD20 ) index rose 2%. Federal Reserve Spot bitcoin etf Bitcoin ETF More For You BTC, XRP, SOL, DOGE Resume Slow Grind Higher After Fed, Dollar Index Is Resilient Too By Omkar Godbole , AI Boost | Edited by Parikshit Mishra 2 hours ago Dovish Fed favors new all-time highs in major tokens, but the dollar resilience may prove costly. What to know : Bitcoin reached its highest level since Aug. 17, lifting the broader market higher following the Fed rate cut. One analyst expect BTC and ETH to hit new all time highs. The dollar index, however, has bounced back despite dovish Fed projections. 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