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Bitcoin Price Plunge Sparks $601M ETF Exodus: Profit-Taking or De-Risking?

Bitcoin Price Plunge Sparks $601M ETF Exodus: Profit-Taking or De-Risking?

CoineditionCoinedition2024/09/04 16:00
By:Abdulkarim Abdulwahab
  • Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a significant net outflow of $601 million over the past week.
  • Major funds like BlackRock and Fidelity led with notable withdrawals, totaling 10,428 BTC.
  • The decline is partly attributed to Bitcoin’s recent price drop from $61,200 to around $55K and strategic profit-taking.

Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a net outflow of $601 million over the past week, which could hint at a shift in investor sentiment. The reduction in holdings suggests increased caution among investors, likely driven by profit-taking and the ongoing bearish market.

Ten major Bitcoin ETFs saw a substantial outflow of 10,428 BTC, worth approximately $601 million, over the past seven days according to data from Lookonchain . 

The reduction in holdings was led by prominent funds such as the iShares (BlackRock) Bitcoin Trust (IBTC) and Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC), which experienced notable withdrawals of 228 BTC and 3,753 BTC, respectively. 

Funds like the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) and Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) also reported substantial net outflows. In the last day alone, 5,514 BTC, worth $317.82 million, left the U.S. Bitcoin ETF market. Meanwhile, the total Bitcoin held across these ETFs currently stands at 905,535 BTC, valued at around $52.19 billion.

A considerable portion of this decline can be attributed to Bitcoin’s price drop. Over the past week, Bitcoin has revisited the $55K range after trading higher at $61,200.

Profit-Taking and De-risking in the Crypto Market

Market observers believe the outflows might reflect a strategic move by investors to secure profits after recent market gains. “They’re taking profit,” commented a crypto market analyst.

Another analyst suggests that the sell-off may be part of a broader de-risking strategy. Specifically, this commenter cited geopolitical concerns, including the threat of hacking from North Korean groups supposedly targeting ETFs.

Notably, spot Ethereum ETFs, launched in August, have also witnessed a tepid month. On Tuesday, September 3, ETH dipped by almost 6%, leading to $52 million outflows in the related ETFs. According to an analyst from JPMorgan, the outflows “were entirely driven by Grayscale.”

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