Outflows from crypto ETPs amid unfavorable macroeconomic conditions
According to a report by the analytics firm CoinShares, global cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw outflows of around $1.7 billion last week. This became the largest weekly outflow since November 2025.
The main driver of the negative dynamics was the deterioration of the macroeconomic situation in the US and other leading economies of the world. Investors began actively withdrawing funds from risky assets, including cryptocurrencies, in anticipation of tightening monetary policy and rising inflation.
It is worth noting that outflows were recorded in almost all cryptocurrency ETFs, but they were most tangible in products focused on Bitcoin. Investors withdrew about $1.2 billion from such funds last week.
The negative dynamics in the crypto sector have intensified against the backdrop of a general market correction. Over the past month, Bitcoin has fallen more than 12%, and Ethereum - by 16%. This is associated both with the tightening of the Fed's monetary policy in the US and with geopolitical risks caused by the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
Expert opinion
The current situation in the cryptocurrency market demonstrates that digital assets remain a high-risk investment instrument that is strongly correlated with the dynamics of traditional financial markets. Investors who invest in cryptocurrency ETFs should be prepared for increased volatility and be ready for possible significant losses during periods of overall market correction.