Bitcoin ETFs Suffer $168 Million Hemorrhage Amid Market Mayhem

The post Bitcoin ETFs Suffer $168 Million Hemorrhage Amid Market Mayhem appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Following a dramatic 10% drop in the price of Bitcoin, which momentarily settled below $50,000 before recovering to about $54,000, Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) suffered large outflows on Tuesday, totaling almost $168 million. This is the second straight day of significant withdrawals, resulting in $405 million in weekly total outflows. Each losing around $69 million, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) and ARK Invest’s ARK Invest drew the most withdrawals. Fidelity’s FBTC followed with $58 million outflows, or six straight days of withdrawals for this fund. By contrast, Ethereum ETFs saw around $49 million in inflows on the same day, suggesting a change in investor mood. Broader Market Turbulence Contributes To Volatility The withdrawals matched more general market volatility driven by geopolitical concerns and unsatisfactory US economic data, hence adding to the volatility in crypto markets. With Bitcoin ETFs accounting for more than $5 billion of the entire trading volume for Ethereum ETFs, which reflects increased trading activity during the market slump, the overall trading volume for both cryptocurrencies reached almost $6 billion. Source: SoSo Value Ethereum Outperforms Bitcoin As Investors Seek Alternatives Although Bitcoin ETFs had significant withdrawals, Ethereum ETFs showed about $49 million in inflows that same day, suggesting a change in investor mood. This pattern implies that some investors could be spreading their portfolios across alternative cryptocurrencies like Ethereum, which has proven its resistance against market volatility. Bitcoin is now trading at $57,182. Chart: TradingView Bitcoin Price Recovers After Briefly Dipping Below $51,000 According to the most recent figures, Ethereum gained over 6% while Bitcoin’s price has likewise showed some rebound, trading at over $56,000. The notable withdrawals from Bitcoin ETFs, as fund managers sold Bitcoin to satisfy redemption demands, most likely caused the little slide under $51,000. The times of the withdrawals from Bitcoin ETFs coincide with difficulties…

Aug 8, 2024 - 11:00
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Bitcoin ETFs Suffer $168 Million Hemorrhage Amid Market Mayhem

The post Bitcoin ETFs Suffer $168 Million Hemorrhage Amid Market Mayhem appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.

Following a dramatic 10% drop in the price of Bitcoin, which momentarily settled below $50,000 before recovering to about $54,000, Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) suffered large outflows on Tuesday, totaling almost $168 million. This is the second straight day of significant withdrawals, resulting in $405 million in weekly total outflows. Each losing around $69 million, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) and ARK Invest’s ARK Invest drew the most withdrawals. Fidelity’s FBTC followed with $58 million outflows, or six straight days of withdrawals for this fund. By contrast, Ethereum ETFs saw around $49 million in inflows on the same day, suggesting a change in investor mood. Broader Market Turbulence Contributes To Volatility The withdrawals matched more general market volatility driven by geopolitical concerns and unsatisfactory US economic data, hence adding to the volatility in crypto markets. With Bitcoin ETFs accounting for more than $5 billion of the entire trading volume for Ethereum ETFs, which reflects increased trading activity during the market slump, the overall trading volume for both cryptocurrencies reached almost $6 billion. Source: SoSo Value Ethereum Outperforms Bitcoin As Investors Seek Alternatives Although Bitcoin ETFs had significant withdrawals, Ethereum ETFs showed about $49 million in inflows that same day, suggesting a change in investor mood. This pattern implies that some investors could be spreading their portfolios across alternative cryptocurrencies like Ethereum, which has proven its resistance against market volatility. Bitcoin is now trading at $57,182. Chart: TradingView Bitcoin Price Recovers After Briefly Dipping Below $51,000 According to the most recent figures, Ethereum gained over 6% while Bitcoin’s price has likewise showed some rebound, trading at over $56,000. The notable withdrawals from Bitcoin ETFs, as fund managers sold Bitcoin to satisfy redemption demands, most likely caused the little slide under $51,000. The times of the withdrawals from Bitcoin ETFs coincide with difficulties…

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