📉 Bitcoin ETFs Record 5th Straight Week of Net Outflows Bitcoin ETFs have now posted five consecutive weeks of net outflows, marking the longest negative streak since March 2025. 📊 Key Figures: • $3.8 billion withdrawn over the past five weeks • $315.9 million outflows in the most recent week alone • Major contributors: – BlackRock (IBIT) – Fidelity Investments (FBTC) Meanwhile, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index has fallen into “Extreme Fear”, with Bitcoin trading between $65,000 and $69,000. 🔎 Why Is Institutional Capital Pulling Back? 1️⃣ Portfolio De-Risking Large financial institutions are reducing exposure amid macroeconomic uncertainty and renewed trade tensions, including anticipation of tariff-related decisions in February. 2️⃣ Monetary Policy Shift New nominations at the U.S. Federal Reserve suggest a more hawkish stance, potentially strengthening the U.S. dollar and reducing appetite for high-risk assets like crypto. 3️⃣ Market Cycle Dynamics Some analysts view this as a healthy correction after the strong gains of 2025. Others fear the early signals of a new crypto winter. 💡 The Bigger Picture Despite the recent pullback, Bitcoin ETFs still hold approximately $53 billion in cumulative net inflows since launch. What we’re witnessing may not be capitulation — but rather a stress test for institutional conviction