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Story: Fresh Bitcoin Sell-Off Leaves Average ETF Investors Underwater

By Julie Binoche

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Bitcoin Drops $20,000 in Ten Days. Bitcoin’s decline has now erased more than $20,000 in value since November 11, when it briefly…

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ETFs Face Their Worst Week of Outflows. While Bitcoin’s price action has drawn attention, the ETF landscape has been equally alarming.

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BlackRock’s IBIT Breaks Its Own Outflow Record. One of the most notable developments this week has been the persistent withdrawals from…

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Japan’s Stimulus News Adds Macro Pressure. Some analysts believe that Thursday’s early-morning plunge may have been accelerated by…

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Whale Selling Adds Fuel to the Downtrend. Aside from ETFs and macro developments, on-chain analysts have identified another major factor in…

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Short-Term Traders Are Capitulating. Several analysts note that short-term Bitcoin holders—those who purchased within the last few…

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What Comes Next for Bitcoin?. In the short term, Bitcoin’s outlook remains uncertain.

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Bitcoin extended its downturn once again, hitting a new seven-month low as selling pressure intensifies across both spot markets and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

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Analysts across the industry are sounding cautious, noting that long-term holders remain relatively steady, but short-term traders and ETF participants are facing steep losses.

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Data from FarSide shows that total Bitcoin ETF outflows on Thursday reached a staggering $903.2 million, one of the highest daily withdrawal totals in recent months.

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For the week so far, net outflows have reached $1.455 billion, signaling that institutional investors and retail participants are pulling funds out at an unusually fast pace.

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One of the most notable developments this week has been the persistent withdrawals from BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT).

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In the last four trading sessions alone, IBIT saw $1.09 billion leave the fund. This marks the longest and most significant outflow streak in the ETF’s history.

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Research teams from major institutions, including JPMorgan, believe the ongoing outflows are contributing directly to Bitcoin’s price decline.

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Some analysts believe that Thursday’s early-morning plunge may have been accelerated by macroeconomic events rather than crypto-specific trends.

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