Market Overview
In a significant market development, CoinShares reports unprecedented outflows from crypto investment products, with $2.9 billion withdrawn in just one week. This dramatic shift comes after a remarkable 19-week inflow streak that had previously attracted $29 billion into the market.
Bitcoin Bears the Brunt
Bitcoin experienced the heaviest impact, accounting for $2.59 billion of the total outflows. Ethereum followed with record weekly outflows of $300 million, while Solana and TON saw withdrawals of $7.4 million and $22.6 million respectively. However, Trump’s strategic crypto reserve announcement has provided unexpected support, helping Bitcoin reclaim the $90,000 level.
Regional Dynamics
The outflows showed distinct geographical patterns:
- United States: -$2.87 billion
- Switzerland: -$73 million
- Canada: -$16.9 million
- Germany: +$55.3 million (bucking the trend)
Market Recovery Factors
Despite the significant outflows, the market has shown remarkable resilience. Bitcoin’s surge above $92,000 represents an 8.7% daily increase, largely attributed to President Trump’s announcement of a U.S. crypto strategic reserve including major cryptocurrencies like BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, and ADA.
Expert Analysis
James Butterfill, Head of Research at CoinShares, attributes the outflows to multiple factors:
- Recent Bybit security incident
- Hawkish Federal Reserve stance
- Natural profit-taking after extended inflow period
Source: Bitcoinist