$1.33B Exits Spot ETH ETFs Amid Rising USD and Economic Stress

[mendez]

Spot ETH ETFs recorded nine straight days of outflows, totaling $1.33B, driven by risk-off sentiment and stronger USD performance.
The US Dollar Index (DXY) hit a six-month high as investors moved into cash amid economic uncertainty.
Consumer surveys show 69% expect rising unemployment, while Home Depot warns of collapsing housing turnover — reinforcing the broader risk aversion hitting crypto markets.

[Rimon Khan]

Massive outflow like this reflects macro pressure more than ETH weakness.

[Nahid Hossen]

Investors moving to USD during uncertainty is typical defensive behavior.