Spot Bitcoin ETFs Clobbered By $218M Net Outflow On Thursday
- Bitcoin ETF Outflows: Despite significant outflows from Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), Bitcoin's price increased by 3.7% this week.
- Outflow Details: Data shows a net outflow of $218 million from Bitcoin spot ETFs, with Grayscale's GBTC ETF experiencing the largest loss of $139 million.
- Investor Sentiment vs. Price: The price increase in Bitcoin suggests a disconnect between investor sentiment in ETFs and the asset itself, supported by JPMorgan research on weakening correlation.
- Market Stability: Liquidation data indicates a relatively stable market, with only $13.48 million worth of Bitcoin longs liquidated in the past 24 hours.
- Future Implications: Questions arise about the future of Bitcoin ETFs and investor sentiment, with an upcoming event to discuss these critical issues on Nov. 19.
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