US Bitcoin ETFs posted the largest daily outflows since January, as Bitcoin struggles to maintain $80,000 after an abrupt rebound from its April lows.
Bitcoin (BTC), which is the currency used to store bitcoins, saw a $635.2-million loss on Wednesday. The outflows were $233.3 millions higher than in the previous session. according SoSoValue is a database of data.
The weekly outflows are currently $841.2 Million, which puts ETFs at risk of their first loss after six straight weeks of gains amounting to around $3.4 Billion.
Weekly spot Bitcoin ETF flows from March 27 to May 13 (week incomplete). Source: SoSoValue
Bitcoin’s volatility is evident as it continues to fluctuate around $80,000. The price has repeatedly dropped below this level before reclaiming that same amount. analysts pointing to profit-taking pressure After a 37% rise from lows of April.
This is the largest daily departure since January
Bitcoin ETF withdrawals are at their highest level since Jan. 29 when funds were first withdrawn. posted about $818 million in losses in a single day.
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust led the losses, with approximately $285 millions in outflows. according Farside data. It was closely followed by the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Fund (ARKB), and Fidelity’s Wise Source Bitcoin Fund, with respective $177 million.
Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust ETF MSBT (MSBT), which is a fund managed by Morgan Stanley, saw no outflows Wednesday but recorded inflows of about $6 Million on Tuesday. There have been no withdrawals from the fund. since its April 8 launch It has amassed approximately 256 million dollars to date.
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Ether ETFs continued to show a negative trend on Wednesday. With $36.3 million in outflows, the weekly total is now $184.25 million.
Solana-linked funds (SOL), with inflows of around $6 million, led the trend. This brings week-to date gains to $51.6 million. Hyperliquid (HYPE)-linked funds On Tuesday they saw $1.36m inflows, which brings the total net inflows up to $2.52m.
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CryptoQuant noted in an email to Cointelegraph that Bitcoin volatility was triggered by its test of the 200 day moving average at $82,400. The level is historically used as a barrier in previous bear market recoveries.
Source: CryptoQuant
Analysts cited signs of fading momentum, including increased profit-taking and unrealized gains. They also noted a weakening in US spot demand. On-chain data suggests potential support near $70,000 if a deeper correction develops, CryptoQuant said.
“This level has historically acted as a key resistance-turned-support band during bear markets, as it represents the average cost basis of short-term traders and the level at which unrealized profit margins compress back toward zero, reducing the incentive for further selling,” The report stated.
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Source: cointelegraph.com
