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Rising trade tensions cause $1.14 billion outflow from US Bitcoin ETFs

Over two weeks, Bitcoin ETFs in the US have seen a record $1.14 billion in outflows as investors respond to continuous trade conflicts between the US and China. The change in attitude forces investors to rethink their positions in digital assets as it highlights growing worries about market volatility and economic unpredictability.

US Bitcoin ETFs have experienced their largest two-week outflow, with $1.14 billion lost, as global economic concerns and tensions between the U.S. and China erode investor confidence.

Market data indicates that this outflow exceeds a previous peak noted in June 2024, when Bitcoin ETFs suffered withdrawals of $1.12 billion and Bitcoin’s price stayed about $64,000. Driven mostly by geopolitical uncertainty and changing market dynamics, the downturn marks a change in investor attitude.

Industry analysts believe that among institutional investors, ETF flows are a significant indicator of the market view of Bitcoin. However, since ETFs typically target long investment spans, long-term trends offer a more comprehensive picture. Historical data indicates that, over the long run, Bitcoin ETF net flows have stayed positive despite the temporary volatility.

The growing trade conflict between the US and China, driven by the implementation of new import taxes, is a major element causing the recent drop. With expectations around a forthcoming meeting between US and Chinese leaders, investors are eagerly observing possible settlements. The result of these talks might have a big impact on how the market moves in the following months.

Apart from trade ties, other macroeconomic elements such as expectations of interest rates and legislative changes are influencing investor behavior as well. Although short-term outflows could show caution, analysts point out that significant institutional players still have large Bitcoin ETF holdings, therefore bolstering long-term viability of the asset class confidence.

Citing Bitcoin’s basic strength and rising institutional use, market players remain hopeful about the future of the cryptocurrency despite the latest sell-down. The changing global economic scene will always influence Bitcoin ETF patterns; hence, investors must remain updated and modify their plans.

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CryptoCorn is Editor and Author at 4C Media Co. and covers all stories and news related to Crypto & Finance. Excellent blogger and Passionate Crypto Trader. Follow her on twitter at @cryptocorn7.
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