Bitcoin ETFs See $405.9 Million Net Outflow as Institutional Demand Cools
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US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net outflow of $405.9 million on Monday. The Currency Analytics reported that this significant reversal ended a previous streak of inflows as the underlying asset price declined from its recent peaks, prompting institutional investors to reduce exposure or lock in profits.
The outflows reflect a shift in investor sentiment following a period of sustained growth in the crypto market. This move occurred as Bitcoin's price retreat triggered a reduction in holdings across major ETF issuers, impacting the cumulative net inflows that had characterized the market in preceding trading sessions.
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Update: Wallet tracking data revealed that four new addresses deposited $1 million in USDC into Hyperliquid to open leveraged Bitcoin short positions. These positions were valued at $12.5 million using 40x leverage, occurring just before the market downturn that triggered the ETF outflows.
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Update: The liquidation of $400 million in long positions triggered a sharp sell-off, causing Bitcoin's price to drop by nearly $2,000 within just 20 minutes. This rapid price movement accelerated the outflows from spot ETFs as market volatility intensified.