Bitcoin remains under pressure as ETF outflows, higher oil prices weigh on crypto markets
Your day-ahead look for June 1, 2026...
Key takeaways
- 1Bitcoin fell 1.4% in 24 hours to under $73,000 amid record $2.97 billion outflows from U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs over 10 sessions.
- 2Higher oil prices fueling inflation concerns and weakening retail demand kept crypto from joining Wall Street's AI-led rally.
- 3Citi predicts tokenized securities market will grow from $17 billion today to $5.5 trillion by 2030 in base forecast.
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Why it matters
Bitcoin's sustained weakness amid ETF outflows and macro headwinds signals fragile retail sentiment in India's crypto market. However, the massive forecasted growth in tokenized securities presents a long-term institutional opportunity for Indian investors seeking regulated crypto exposure.
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