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CryptoUpdated×12•Originally published 7 May 2026•Updated 9 May 2026•
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Bitcoin ETFs Face Sharp Reversal as Institutional Demand Turns to Outflows

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Key Facts

1Reports emerged that a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a missile, threatening the stability of critical global oil shipping corridors.
2Ethereum ETFs saw a renewed wave of inflows, contributing to a shift in market risk sentiment.

US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs have experienced a dramatic shift in sentiment, as the strong institutional demand seen earlier in the week reversed into sharp outflows. This cooling demand is now being observed across major digital assets broadly, signaling a wider retreat from crypto-linked investment products beyond just Bitcoin. The reversal follows a period of resilient momentum, highlighting a tactical shift in institutional positioning amid changing market conditions. While Ethereum and XRP had previously shown signs of recovery, the current trend of negative flows may challenge their respective price targets of $3,000 and $2. Market participants are now closely monitoring Federal Reserve signals for liquidity direction, as the broader crypto ETF sector grapples with this sudden pivot in capital flows.