Bitcoin ETF Outflows Hit $570M as Price Dips Below $95K

Over $150 million flows out of crypto funds amid market downturn

  • U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced $569.08 million in outflows on January 8, 2024.
  • The outflow marks the second-largest daily withdrawal since the ETFs’ launch.
  • Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund recorded its highest single-day outflow of $258.7 million.
  • Bitcoin Price dropped below $95,000, triggering widespread market reactions.
  • December 19, 2023, remains the record holder for largest daily outflow at $671.9 million.

Market Response to Bitcoin Price Decline

Investors withdrew over half a billion dollars from U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds on January 8, as Bitcoin’s value fell below $95,000. The substantial outflow coincided with increased market volatility and investor uncertainty.

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ETF Outflow Analysis

According to Farside data, the $569.08 million withdrawal represents a significant shift in investor sentiment. The Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) led the Exodus, accounting for 45% of total outflows with $258.7 million withdrawn.

This event marks the second-largest daily outflow for spot Bitcoin ETFs since their introduction. The current withdrawal pattern follows the December 19 record of $671.9 million in outflows, establishing a concerning trend for institutional Bitcoin investment vehicles.

The market reaction highlights the sensitivity of ETF investors to Bitcoin price movements, particularly around psychological price barriers.

Exchange-traded funds, which allow investors to gain Bitcoin exposure without direct cryptocurrency ownership, serve as important indicators of institutional investor sentiment in the digital asset market.

These outflows occurred as Bitcoin traded below the $95,000 mark, demonstrating how price fluctuations can trigger rapid institutional portfolio adjustments.

Market analysts continue to monitor these flows as key metrics for understanding broader cryptocurrency market dynamics.

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