Spot Bitcoin ETFs Clobbered By $218M Net Outflow On Thursday

Bitcoin BTC/USD defied expectations this week, experiencing a price increase of around 3.7% even as investors pulled a significant amount of money out of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

What Happened: According to data from SoSoValue, the total net outflow from Bitcoin spot ETFs on Thursday was a hefty $218 million.

This outflow marks the first time that Fidelity‘s FBTC and Valkyrie‘s BRRR ETFs witnessed net withdrawals of $22.61 million and $20.16 million, respectively.

Grayscale‘s industry-leading GBTC ETF shouldered the brunt of the outflows, experiencing a net loss of $139 million on Thursday.

Franklin Templeton‘s EZBC EZBC was the lone bright spot, recording a modest daily net inflow of $1.87 million, while BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust IBIT recorded its second straight day of no new inflows.

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Despite the overall negative sentiment in the ETF market, the price of Bitcoin continues to climb, suggesting a potential disconnect between investor sentiment in the ETF market and the underlying asset itself.

This disconnect is further supported by research from JPMorgan, which indicates a weakening correlation between Bitcoin ETF prices and investor inflows, according to a Coindesk report.

While the outflows are significant, it’s worth noting that they come on the heels of a strong week for Bitcoin, with its price climbing nearly 4%.

Additionally, liquidation data suggests a relatively stable market, with only $13.48 million worth of Bitcoin longs being liquidated in the past 24 hours.

What’s Next: The recent outflows from Bitcoin spot ETFs raise questions about investor sentiment and the future of this investment vehicle. Will this trend continue, or is it a temporary blip?

What are the long-term implications for the Bitcoin market?

The Benzinga Future of Digital Assets event, scheduled for Nov. 19, will bring together industry leaders, analysts, and investors to discuss these critical issues.

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