ETF Outflows Pressure Bitcoin While Altcoin ETFs See Rising Institutional Appetite
Bitcoin Price Action and Market Movement
Across the week, Bitcoin traded between the mid-$88,000s and low-$94,000s, repeatedly slipping under key support as selling pressure intensified. During intraday movement, BTC fluctuated around $89,150 to $91,200, marking a decline of roughly 0.45% during the period.
Altcoins followed a similar trajectory early in the week, with Ethereum, Solana, and XRP experiencing pullbacks before stabilizing into the weekend.
The most significant drag on market momentum came from institutional behavior:
- Spot BTC ETFs recorded a sizable net outflow of about $194.6 million on December 4, extending a multi-week trend of redemptions.
This marked one of the most aggressive weekly BTC ETF outflow cycles of the quarter.
XRP and Solana ETFs Attract Capital
In contrast to Bitcoin, XRP and Solana enjoyed strong ETF demand. On December 2, new inflow data revealed:
- $67.7 million flowing into XRP ETFs
- $45.8 million into Solana ETFs
- $58.5 million into Bitcoin ETFs on the same day
This pattern highlights a notable institutional rotation toward regulated altcoins, with investors seeking diversification and potential upside amid BTC’s consolidation.
XRP and SOL stood out as the only major assets showing consistent ETF inflows throughout the week.
Expectations of upcoming interest-rate cuts added further volatility. Markets remain divided over whether central banks will ease policy in the coming months.
Rate-cut speculation remains the primary macro variable influencing crypto positioning heading into mid-December.
The week ending highlighted a clear divide in institutional behavior: Bitcoin ETFs faced sustained outflows, signaling caution, while XRP and Solana ETFs attracted fresh capital, underscoring shifting risk appetite and growing interest in diversified crypto exposure. With rate-cut decisions approaching and ETF flows reshaping liquidity, the coming weeks may determine whether BTC regains dominance—or whether altcoins continue capturing institutional momentum.
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