Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin ETF Outflows Drive Price Drop, Yet New Inflows Hint at Potential Recovery

Bitcoin has reached a point of significant overselling, and market experts believe the cryptocurrency could be establishing an initial bottom as exchange-traded funds experience unprecedented outflows.

reveals that both price trends and blockchain indicators reflect a strong bearish mood, prompting debate over whether the recent decline is a typical market correction or the start of a longer slump.

The downturn has been intensified by substantial withdrawals from

ETFs, which are on pace for their weakest month since launching. in redemptions during November 2025, nearly equaling the previous high of $3.6 billion set in February. BlackRock's IBIT, the largest Bitcoin ETF by assets, was responsible for $2.2 billion of these outflows. This wave of withdrawals has created a feedback loop: , Bitcoin prices face increased downward pressure, which further unnerves investors. Citi Research in ETF outflows is linked to an approximate 3.4% decrease in Bitcoin’s value.

The wider cryptocurrency sector has also contracted sharply,

to $80,657—its lowest since April—even though November is usually a strong month for the asset. and experienced outflows as well, but Solana ETFs attracted $531 million in their debut week by offering attractive staking rewards and reduced fees . This contrast underscores changing investor preferences, with capital shifting toward assets seen as providing superior risk-adjusted returns.

Market observers remain cautiously hopeful for a recovery. that outflows could stabilize once broader economic uncertainties, especially those related to Federal Reserve actions and inflation, subside. At the same time, that Bitcoin’s long-term prospects are still strong, pointing to growing institutional and sovereign interest as positive factors. However, he cautioned that volatility is expected to continue, with the potential for abrupt market shifts as liquidity tightens.

The recent selloff has also revealed vulnerabilities within the crypto landscape. The supply of stablecoins shrank for the first time in several months,

losing almost half its circulating supply after facing a liquidity crunch in October. Digital asset treasury firms, which previously benefited from premium share prices, are now dealing with discounted valuations, or buy back shares to handle their debts.

Bitcoin’s share of the overall crypto market has

, as investors seek safety in the most established and liquid asset during turbulent times. This trend is consistent with previous cycles, where capital tends to consolidate in Bitcoin during market stress. In contrast, speculative altcoins have suffered greater losses than Bitcoin.

Although the short-term outlook is still unclear,

of stabilization. CoinShares recorded $225 million in Bitcoin ETF inflows on November 28, signaling a slight turnaround after a week of continuous outflows. Likewise, Bitcoin’s price in early December, though it remains 36% below its peak in early October.

The next few months will challenge the durability of both Bitcoin and its broader ecosystem. As a Bitcoin Bancorp executive remarked, "The industry’s future depends on disciplined execution and strategic growth, particularly as retail participation and regulatory transparency advance

." For now, the market is watching closely for signs that the decline is slowing—and to see if a new support level can be established.

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