Bitcoin ETF flows expose the split inside crypto’s $1 billion selloff
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Recent $1 billion in Bitcoin ETF outflows highlight institutional vulnerability to geopolitical tensions and rising interest rates.Summary
Digital asset investment products experienced over $1 billion in outflows, marking the largest withdrawal since early 2026 and ending a six-week positive streak. Analysts link this movement to macro pressures, including escalating geopolitical tensions in Iran, rising oil prices, and increased U.S. Treasury yields, which collectively reduced institutional risk appetite. While U.S. investors drove these withdrawals, inflows were recorded in regions like Switzerland and Germany, and in assets like XRP and Solana. Experts view this as a potential tactical correction, noting that if macro conditions stabilize, institutional demand could recover quickly; otherwise, it may signal a broader de-risking cycle.
(Source：CryptoSlate)