The Bitcoin market experienced a wave of selling pressure yesterday, with Bitcoin ETF outflows reaching a weekly high of $162 million. This comes just a day before the highly anticipated FOMC meeting, where the Federal Open Market Committee will discuss potential interest rate hikes. The outflows mark the fifth consecutive day of decline for Bitcoin investment funds, reflecting growing uncertainty in the market.
According to SoSoValue, total net outflows from Bitcoin spot ETFs yesterday, April 30, were as high as $162 million. GrayscaleETF GBTC had a single-day net outflow of US$93.2277 million, and the current historical net outflow of GBTC is US$17.303 billion. The total net asset… pic.twitter.com/jSCtfVrW8l
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Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), a leading Bitcoin ETF, witnessed a significant single-day outflow of $93.23 million, contributing to its total historical net outflow of $17.3 billion according to Farside Investors data. The total net asset value of all Bitcoin spot ETFs has dipped below $50 billion, currently sitting at $49.413 billion.
April proved to be a challenging month for U.S. Bitcoin ETFs. Following a strong start with inflows during the first quarter of launch, April saw a collective outflow of $182 million across all nine spot Bitcoin ETFs trading in the United States. This decline is attributed to a combination of factors, including the prevailing macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties.
Meanwhile, the launch of Bitcoin and Ether ETFs in Hong Kong on April 30th saw a modest start with a $12 million in trading volume on the first day. However, analysts remain optimistic, highlighting that this figure should be evaluated within the context of Hong Kong’s smaller market compared to the U.S.
Adam Back, a prominent figure in the Bitcoin community, pointed out that when adjusted for market size, Hong Kong’s launch day was proportionally more successful than the record-breaking launch of the U.S. Bitcoin ETF.
The broader market sell-off also impacted the Bitcoin price. With the Dow Jones falling 500 points, Bitcoin prices dropped below $60,000. Analysts predict a further correction of 8-10%, pushing Bitcoin down to $55,000 before a potential recovery. The upcoming FOMC meeting and the prevailing market conditions are likely to continue influencing investor sentiment and Bitcoin’s price trajectory in the near future.
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