Data from SoSoValue show that spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a combined net outflow of $290 million on May 15 (U.S. Eastern Time), according to ME News as of May 16 (UTC+8). BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led the day's redemptions, with $136 million in net outflows, bringing its cumulative historical net inflows to $65.781 billion. The ARKB ETF issued by Ark Invest and 21Shares followed, posting $52.48 million in net outflows; its cumulative historical net inflows stand at $1.389 billion. At the time of publication, spot Bitcoin ETFs held $104.289 billion in total net asset value. Their net asset ratio—market capitalization as a share of Bitcoin's total market cap—was 6.58%. Cumulative net inflows since launch reached $58.34 billion. (Source: SoSoValue)

BlockBeats reports that data tracked by Farside show U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs posted net outflows of $290.4 million on May 15. By fund, IBIT recorded $136.2 million in outflows, ARKB $52.5 million, GBTC $43.6 million, FBTC $39.6 million, BITB $11.6 million, and EZBC $6.9 million.

CoinDesk, May 16 1) a16z said momentum for the CLEAR Act in the U.S. Senate could mark crypto's "1933 moment. 2) Japan's Financial Services Agency introduced a registration framework for cryptocurrency intermediaries. 3) Russia's State Duma filed amendments aimed at legalizing cryptocurrency. 4) CME and ICE asked regulators to review potential manipulation risks tied to Hyperliquid. 5) Bitcoin ETFs recorded $290 million in net outflows. 6) Michael Saylor said MicroStrategy repaid $1.5 billion of debt and may sell Bitcoin. 7) Abu Dhabi's Mubadala lifted its Bitcoin ETF position 16% to $566 million by Q1 2026. 8) Lombard migrated $1 billion in BTC assets to Chainlink CCIP. 9) Saudi Arabia is advancing economic diversification plans that include asset tokenization. 10) Poland's Sejm passed the MiCA crypto bill as investigations into alleged ZondaCrypto fraud intensify.

ME News said MyToken data showed that as of May 16 (UTC+8), total liquidations across the crypto derivatives market reached $134 million over the past 24 hours. BTC accounted for $36.9756 million in liquidations, ETH $42.981 million, SOL $2.8633 million and XRP $398,400. (Source: MyToken)

On-chain data suggests large XRP holders are accumulating even as the token remains well below its historic high. Santiment reports that the number of XRP Ledger wallets holding at least 10,000 XRP has climbed to a new record of 332,230, while XRP's market price is still about 60% under its all-time high. Santiment's figures show the build-up began in June 2024 and picked up pace from late 2025 through May 2026. The trend briefly reversed in early February: from Feb. 6 to Feb. 8, more than 4,500 wallets dropped out of the 10,000+ category during a broader selloff. The move followed Bitcoin's 12.6% slide on Feb. 5 to $63,500, its lowest level since October 2024, alongside more than $1 billion in crypto liquidations. Wallet counts recovered in the second half of February, moved above January's prior peak, and went on to set the latest record. Santiment interprets the steady rise as a sign of increasing conviction among mid-to-large holders who appear to be positioning for longer-term upside rather than reacting to short-term volatility. Reinforcing the inflow narrative, SoSoValue data shows the five U.S.-listed spot XRP ETFs recorded $25.8 million in combined net inflows on May 11, the strongest single-day intake since the $46 million posted during the products' first trading week on Jan. 5. Even so, accumulation alone does not guarantee an immediate price rally. For the on-chain trend to translate into sustained upside, demand must show up in market buying pressure. Key technical levels remain in focus. XRP is trading around $1.40–$1.50. A daily close above $1.54 would signal a shorter-term bullish break, while a sustained close above $1.60 would confirm a breakout on a larger timeframe. The takeaway: the growing number of 10,000+ XRP wallets and renewed ETF inflows point to stronger interest from larger players, but supply-side accumulation and visible market demand are not the same. Price action around the $1.52–$1.60 area in the coming weeks may determine whether this positioning evolves into a meaningful rally.

ChainCatcher reported that SoSoValue data showed spot Ethereum ETFs recorded total net outflows of $65.65 million as of May 15 (U.S. Eastern Time), marking the fifth straight session of redemptions. BlackRock's ETHA led the day's outflows with $50.35 million, while its cumulative net inflows stand at $11.812 billion. Fidelity's FETH followed with a $11.077 million single-day net outflow; its cumulative net inflows total $2.197 billion. As of the latest update, spot Ethereum ETFs held $12.929 billion in net assets. Their net asset ratio—ETF market value as a share of Ethereum's total market capitalization—was 4.83%. Cumulative net inflows across products reached $11.832 billion.

Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a combined net outflow of $290 million on May 15 (U.S. Eastern Time), according to SoSoValue data cited by ChainCatcher. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) recorded the largest single-day net redemption at $136 million, bringing its cumulative net inflows to $65.781 billion. Ark Invest and 21Shares' ARKB followed with a $524.817 million single-day net outflow; its cumulative net inflows stand at $13.89 billion. As of publication, total net asset value across Bitcoin spot ETFs was $104.289 billion. The sector's net asset ratio—ETF market value as a share of Bitcoin's total market capitalization—stood at 6.58%, while cumulative net inflows since launch reached $58.34 billion.

Odaily Planet Daily reported that Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin miner Bitdeer posted an update on X showing it mined 198.3 BTC in the week ended May 15 and sold an equal amount. The company reported no net change in holdings, keeping its Bitcoin position at zero.

SoSoValue data show U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs logged a combined net outflow of $290 million on May 15 (ET). None of the 12 funds recorded net inflows. U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs also remained under pressure, posting total net outflows of $65.65 million for a fifth straight session.