Crypto Market Faces Largest Weekly Outflows Since March

Data collected by crypto ETP provider CoinShares indicates that the crypto market witnessed the largest weekly outflows since March amid falling prices.

Crypto investment products faced outflows exceeding $725 million last week, matching the largest recorded outflow since March. CoinShares head of research, James Butterfill, attributed this dynamic to stronger-than-expected macroeconomic data from the previous week, which increased speculation about a potential 25 basis point interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

“The markets are now awaiting Tuesday’s Consumer Price Index inflation report, with a 50bp cut more likely if inflation comes in below expectations.” – James Butterfill, CoinShares head of research

The data shows that outflows were mainly concentrated in the U.S., which saw a net withdrawal of $721 million, while Canada-based products witnessed outflows of $28 million. In contrast, European markets showed more positive sentiment, with Germany and Switzerland recording inflows of $16.3 million and $3.2 million, respectively.

Bitcoin Stuck in Fear Zone

Bitcoin saw the largest outflows at $643 million, while short-bitcoin had small inflows of $3.9 million. Ethereum lost $98 million, mainly from the Grayscale Trust, as exchange-traded fund inflows slowed. Solana stood out with $6.2 million in inflows, the highest among digital assets.

Bitcoin also experienced a sharp decline in exchange activity, with daily inflows dropping 68% from 68,470 BTC to 21,742 BTC, and outflows falling 65% from 65,847 BTC to 22,802 BTC. Data from Alternative shows that the Crypto Fear and Greed Index hit 26, its lowest point in over a month, signaling heightened investor anxiety and a more cautious market sentiment.

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