U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have logged a three-day streak of net outflows as investor risk appetite cools, reflecting cautious sentiment amid macro uncertainty and renewed volatility in crypto markets.
Bitcoin whales jolted markets awake in early 2025, abruptly shifting billions in BTC across major exchanges. On-chain data hints at coordinated moves tied to ETF inflows, regulatory shifts and renewed institutional demand.
Crypto sentiment has climbed off extreme fear, but investors remain split. Flows into majors are tentatively rising while altcoins lag, reflecting cautious optimism and lingering doubts over the market’s next decisive move.
AI trading bots are ramping up Bitcoin long positions as bullish momentum builds, with rising volumes and leveraged bets signaling growing confidence in a sustained upward price move.
Crypto weathered volatility, regulatory crackdowns and ETF milestones this year, as Bitcoin’s renewed momentum and DeFi, NFT and stablecoin shifts reshaped the digital asset landscape.
Bitcoin ETFs extended their losing streak last week, recording nearly 700 BTC in net outflows as holiday-thinned trading and softer risk appetite weighed on market sentiment.
Ethereum may still trade below its 2021 peak, but fresh on-chain data suggests the market could be underpricing it. Two clear signals now point to renewed accumulation and steadily growing conviction among long-term holders
Bitcoin has slipped into a bear market, analysts say, as macroeconomic headwinds, waning retail demand, and mounting regulatory pressure weigh heavily on the flagship cryptocurrency.
Amid rising market volatility, a new debate urges Bitcoin investors to “stop donating your stack.” Critics argue that so‑called “paper hands” fuel sell‑offs, reshaping narratives on risk, conviction, and long‑term holding.
Bitcoin and ether ETFs saw notable outflows ahead of Christmas, with BlackRock’s IBIT and Grayscale’s ETHE leading withdrawals, suggesting investors are locking in gains and trimming risk into year-end.