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Bitcoin ETFs Face Tough Week, but Schwab Clients Stay Active

USASun Oct 19 2025

Over $1.2 Billion Leaves Bitcoin ETFs

  • Friday's Outflows: $366.6 million
  • Biggest Loser: BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust - $268.6 million
  • Other Notable Outflows: Fidelity, Grayscale
  • Only Inflow: Small inflow on Tuesday

Bitcoin Price Drops

  • Monday: Over $115,000
  • Friday: Below $104,000
  • Loss: Over $10,000 in value

Charles Schwab Observations

  • Client Ownership: 20% of all crypto ETFs in the US
  • Activity: 90% increase in visits to crypto site in a year
  • Offerings: Crypto ETFs, Bitcoin futures
  • Future Plans: Spot crypto trading in 2026

October Performance

  • Historical Trend: Gains in 10 out of last 12 Octobers
  • 2023 Performance: 6% loss so far
  • Analysts' Outlook: Potential for gains in the second half of the month

questions

    If Bitcoin keeps crashing, will we need to start calling it 'Bitcoin: The Not-So-Exciting Adventure'?
    Why do you think Charles Schwab clients are showing high engagement in crypto ETFs despite the recent outflows?
    How reliable are historical trends in predicting future performance, especially in volatile markets like cryptocurrency?

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