Crypto Markets Brace for Year-End Turbulence as Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $500M+
Bitcoin's struggle to hold the $88,000 level coincides with institutional retreat. Four of the past five trading sessions saw ETF outflows exceeding $100M each, culminating in a $158M withdrawal on Friday. The looming options expiry—the year's largest—threatens further downside.
Altcoins mirrored the bearish sentiment with muted losses. Market participants now eye whether the $62B in cumulative BTC ETF inflows this year can sustain prices, as net inflows for 2025 trail 2023 levels.