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- Crypto markets saw $1.17 billion in outflows amid volatility and economic uncertainty.
- Bitcoin ETFs face $1.22 billion in redemptions, the third-largest outflow on record.
- Solana and other altcoins show resilience, with $118 million in inflows despite the market downturn.
Crypto markets endured another tough week, with institutional investors pulling $1.17 billion from digital asset products. This marks the second consecutive week of outflows, reflecting a shift in investor sentiment amid ongoing market volatility and economic uncertainty. According to fund flow data, trading volumes in exchange-traded products (ETPs) remained high at $43 billion, but investor confidence stayed fragile following the liquidity crisis on October 10.
The biggest losses were in the US market, which registered outflows of $1.22 billion. A weeklong frenzy in the midweek brought the markets onto the optimistic side due to the possibility of ending the US government shutdown but soon ended in frustration by Friday, leading to another wave of withdrawals.
Although the U.S. incurred huge losses, Germany and Switzerland recorded small inflows of $41.3 million and $49.7 million, respectively, which were some improvements in the European markets.
Crypto Market Sees Bitcoin and Ether Drop While Solana and Altcoins Rise
Bitcoin suffered the greatest blow and recorded an outflow of $932 million. In spite of these withdrawals, short Bitcoin ETFs registered a booming week in inflows and the best week of cash inflows since May 2025 of $11.8 million. Ether was also selling off as the outflows amounted to $438 million. This was a continuation of the negative mood towards major cryptocurrencies.
Nevertheless, all altcoins did not end up in the same way. Solana had a lead of 118 million in inflows or investments, and its total made it to $2.1 billion in the past nine weeks. Inflows of other altcoins included HBAR and Hyperliquid, which had inflows of $26.8 million and $4.2 million, respectively, and show interest in new blockchain ecosystems.
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced excessive redemptions amounting to $1.22 billion in outflows, according to SoSoValue. This is the third-largest outflow in a week in history. First in redemptions at BlackRock was its IBIT, followed by Fidelity at FBTC and Grayscale at GBTC, and fridays in particular recorded $558.4 million in outflows. Ether exchange funds were not spared because they lost $508 million.
Bitcoin Climbs Above $106K as Retail Demand Grows
The price increased 4.4%, temporarily reaching a high of above $106,000, despite the outflows. This indicates that retail demand and market resilience remain high, even in the face of institutional investors exiting the market.
The general market is still pressed by the fear of inflation, the idea of raising central bank rates, and the threat of geopolitical turmoil that prompts the reserve of investors.
A potential outcome of the U.S. government shutdown drove up global market sentiment, and Bitcoin once again surged above $106,000 after falling below the value of $100,000. QCP Capital reports that the Bitcoin price shot up with equities in a wide market relief run.
Nonetheless, the price of Bitcoin has been in a range, and an analyst is unlikely to see a good change without a significant improvement in the macroeconomic situation or the inflows of ETFs.
Bitcoin has been supported at the $100,000 point, and anything that escalates above $118,000 would be opposed by the long-term holders unless the macroeconomic tailwinds pick up.
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