Spot bitcoin ETFs extend negative streak, following $2.4 billion monthly outflows in May

Dampened hopes for an improved macroeconomic environment have led institutions to move from crypto ETFs to AI stocks, an analyst said....
Key takeaways
- 1Spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced $2.4 billion in monthly outflows during May, extending their negative trend.
- 2Institutions are reallocating funds from crypto ETFs to AI stocks due to weakened macroeconomic outlook.
- 3Dampened economic improvement hopes are driving institutional investor rotation away from cryptocurrency products.
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Why it matters
This outflow pattern signals shifting institutional sentiment on crypto as a macro hedge, potentially impacting Bitcoin price momentum and retail investor confidence in India's growing crypto market.
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