Bitcoin ETF Flows Flip: $619M Inflows, $2.6B Outflows
Bitcoin ETF flows reversed in two successive weeks, with $619M of inflows followed by $2.6B of outflows from US-based Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. Despite inflows, heavy futures liquidations of over $19B and macro volatility drove Bitcoin below $100,000 and Ethereum down 13%, with BTC trading near $103,428 and ETH around $3,439. Outflows represented just 2% of ETF AUM, signaling market maturity amid US–China trade tensions, government shutdown risks, low liquidity and fading Fed rate-cut hopes. Strong institutional and whale accumulation offset part of the selling. Analysts advise traders to monitor ETF flows, track futures liquidations and test key support levels near $100,000 for Bitcoin ETF and $3,800 for Ethereum ETF before expecting a sustained rebound.
Bearish
Large ETF outflows following an initial inflow, combined with over $19B in futures liquidations and persistent macro volatility, have pressured Bitcoin and Ethereum prices. Although outflows account for only 2% of AUM and institutional support offers some stability, the short-term trend remains downward. Traders should be cautious until key support levels hold, making the near-term market outlook bearish despite longer-term recovery potential.