
U.S. Bitcoin ETFs experienced significant net outflows, driven by market reactions to Trump's tariffs.
The broader crypto market, including Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, saw increased volatility and outflows.
Despite market turbulence, regulatory developments, such as the STABLE Act and Senate nominations, indicate a potentially more favorable future.
Bitcoin ETFs just took a major hit. On Thursday, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $99.86 million in net outflows as the stock market tumbled following President Trumpโs tariff announcement. Grayscaleโs GBTC took the biggest hit, losing $60.2 million, while Bitwiseโs BITB and Fidelityโs FBTC saw outflows of $44.19 million and $23.27 million, respectively.
Other ETFs, including Arkโs ARKB, VanEckโs HODL, and WisdomTreeโs BTCW, also faced significant withdrawals.
Despite the market downturn, BlackRockโs IBITโthe largest Bitcoin ETFโwas the only fund to attract inflows, gaining $65.25 million. This suggests that some investors still see Bitcoin as a reliable asset despite the broader uncertainty.
Tariff Announcement Triggers Market Chaos
Thursdayโs $99.86 million in outflows reversed the previous dayโs $220.76 million inflow. The selloff followed President Trumpโs announcement of a 10% tariff on imports, with some countries facing levies of over 50%. This policy shift shook investor confidence, leading to sharp market declines.
U.S. stocks plunged in response, with the Nasdaq dropping 6%, the S&P 500 falling 4.8%, and the Dow slipping 3.9%. The crypto market wasnโt sparedโBitcoin fell more than 6%. Spot Ether ETFs also saw $3.59 million in outflows on Thursday, adding to a three-day losing streak after shedding $51.24 million the previous day.
Bitcoin Faces Uncertainty as Volatility Rises
The crypto market is at a turning point, influenced by economic uncertainty and shifting investor sentiment. Bitcoin is currently trading at $84,472, up over 1% in the past 24 hours. However, analysts note that its drop from Thursdayโs peak of $88,500 reflects growing caution among investors after Trumpโs tariff decision.
Large withdrawals from Bitcoin ETFs indicate a reduced risk appetite, with investors becoming more cautious. Experts believe a major economic event may be needed to spark a strong market recovery.
Regulatory Developments and Market Volatility Ahead
At the same time, rising Implied Volatility (IV) suggests that traders expect bigger price swings. With key economic events approaching, this could create opportunities for those betting on price movements.
Meanwhile, Alankar Saxena, Co-founder and CTO of Mudrex, pointed out that regulatory changes, such as the STABLE Act promoting stablecoin transparency and the Senate Banking Committeeโs support for Paul Atkinsโ nomination, are helping create a more crypto-friendly environment in the U.S.
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