Bitcoin ETF flows expose the split inside crypto’s $1 billion selloff
Bitcoin ETF flows reveal diverging investor sentiment amid a $1 billion crypto selloff. Spot Bitcoin ETFs show mixed inflows while derivatives markets experience outflows, signaling institutional hesitation. Long-term holders are borrowing against assets rather than selling, preserving positions during market volatility. This bifurcated behavior suggests confidence among core believers despite short-term price pressure affecting Indian crypto investors monitoring market dynamics.
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