Bitcoin ETFs Shed $243M as Crypto Market Rally Cools

Core Insights - Bitcoin's aggressive uptrend has slowed, leading to a liquidation spree and net outflows of $243 million from U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds on a recent Tuesday [1] - Despite a pullback from a weekly high over $94,000, market sentiment remains optimistic, with a 76% chance predicted for Bitcoin reaching $100,000 next [2] - Analysts view recent ETF outflows as temporary and a tactical repositioning rather than a loss of conviction [3] ETF Flows - BlackRock's IBIT saw inflows of $228 million, while Fidelity's FBTC led redemptions at -$312 million, followed by Grayscale's GBTC at -$83 million [1] - The recent outflows are seen as normalization after strong inflows earlier in the year, with selling pressure from tax-loss harvesting easing [3][4] Market Dynamics - Spot Ethereum and Solana ETFs experienced inflows of $114.74 million and $19.12 million, indicating selective strength in other areas of the market [4] - Digital Asset Trust inflows have moderated significantly from $2.159 billion to $296 million and $559 million over the past two weeks, reflecting caution among investors [5] Future Outlook - The macro backdrop remains stable with resolved major overhangs, and analysts see the current phase as consolidation within a range [6] - The infrastructure for crypto is viewed as more mature compared to previous cycles, suggesting that the current phase is a consolidation before the next growth leg [6]