Bitcoin fell sharply on Friday, crashing to lows of $60,000, which ignited widespread selling before swiftly staging a dramatic recovery to around $67,100.

The volatile swing has sent the cryptocurrency market sentiment into extreme fear, with top altcoins, including Ethereum, XRP, and Solana, hitting critical support levels below $1,900, $1.40, and $80, respectively.

But after experiencing one of its most severe single-day plunges in history, can bulls sustain the flip?

Bitcoin sees biggest 24-hour dip since FTX crash

As noted, Bitcoin plummeted more than $10,000 in a matter of hours on Thursday, briefly dipping to lows near $60,000.

While Bitcoin has since recovered some ground and stabilised near $67,000 at the time of writing, the broader market remains under pressure following the cryptocurrency’s sharpest one-day decline since the collapse of FTX in November 2022.

Unlike previous sell-offs triggered by clear catalysts such as regulatory actions or exchange failures, the latest downturn appears to have been driven largely by technical factors.

Analysts have pointed to a wave of liquidations and forced unwinding of highly leveraged positions, as traders who had positioned for continued gains were caught off guard by the sudden reversal in momentum.

Crypto analyst and investor Lark Davis shared the following on X:

There’s discussion that Bitcoin’s dump is part of a bigger domino effect.

People borrowed money to buy Bitcoin, gold, and silver. When prices dropped, lenders said “give us more money NOW or we’ll sell your stuff.”

The problem: People didn’t have cash, so they sold their OTHER…

— Lark Davis (@LarkDavis) February 6, 2026

Data from Coinglass showed that more than $2.6 billion worth of cryptocurrency positions were liquidated over the past 24 hours, with Bitcoin derivatives accounting for the largest share.

The sell-off spread across major altcoins. Ethereum fell below $1,800 for the first time in more than a year, while Solana slid to around $67, its lowest level since December 2023.

XRP also came under heavy pressure, touching lows near $1.13 and raising the risk of a move back below the $1 mark for the token linked to Ripple.

Market participants noted that open interest in Bitcoin futures had climbed to record levels before the downturn, leaving heavily leveraged long positions exposed when prices reversed sharply.

Bitcoin price outlook: dead cat bounce or sustained rally?

As Bitcoin trades near $66,000, traders are weighing whether the rebound marks the start of a sustained recovery or represents a short-lived “dead cat bounce” that could give way to renewed losses.

Bearish sentiment remains dominant, with market confidence sliding to extreme lows.

The CoinMarketCap Fear and Greed Index is currently at 5 out of 100, signalling severe investor anxiety.

Despite this, some analysts argue that supportive factors are still present.

The scale of the recent sell-off, driven in part by heavy long liquidations, has raised the possibility of a short squeeze.

If short sellers continue to cover positions, prices could extend their recovery.

For bulls, a sustained move above $70,000 and a retest of $73,000 would be key technical milestones.

However, if momentum weakens amid ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical pressures, Bitcoin could slip toward $60,000, undermining the rebound.

In that scenario, some market participants see $50,000 as the next potential downside target.

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The Bitcoin price revisited support below $92,000 early Tuesday as a whale’s sudden jolt stirred sentiment amid a transfer of over 900 BTC worth approximately $84 million, with the coins having been dormant for over a decade.

Mounting pressures on the cryptocurrency’s price also coincide with broader market jitters, which are largely fueled by escalating US-EU trade tensions over Greenland.

BTC also traded lower as US Treasury yields rose.

Bitcoin whale moves coins dormant for over 12 years

Details shared by blockchain tracker Lookonchain showed that an old wallet, labeled “1A2hq…pZGZm,” shifted 909 BTC to a fresh address “bc1qk…sxaeh” for the first time in 12 years.

More than $84 million worth of BTC was first loaded in the wallet in 2013 when BTC traded below $7.

With prices skyrocketing over the year, the whale finds themselves sitting on unrealized profits exceeding 13,000%.

The movement mirrors similar transfers seen when Bitcoin exploded past the $100,000.

A Bitcoin OG has woken up after 13 years of dormancy, moving all 909.38 $BTC($84.62M) into a new wallet.

When this OG first received $BTC 13 years ago, the price was under $7 — now up ~13,900×.https://t.co/gc0FeYxGkz pic.twitter.com/lxfikGdfNl

— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) January 20, 2026

BTC price slipped nearly 2% as social media erupted with speculation of profit-taking.

However, with the whale’s funds remaining off exchanges, analysts are pointing to a possible wallet consolidation or enhanced security rather than imminent offloading.

Fed’s $3.8B liquidity injection puts crypto assets on alert

The Federal Reserve is set to inject $3.8 billion into the economy on Tuesday, drawing close attention from crypto traders who see potential upside for Bitcoin amid easing macro liquidity conditions.

The move comes as global markets refocus on liquidity, following a period of balance sheet expansion by the Fed aimed at supporting market functioning.

Such injections are often viewed as constructive for risk assets, including Bitcoin (BTC), based on the view that looser funding conditions in traditional markets can support higher asset prices.

Previous Fed liquidity operations, including a $29.4 billion repo injection in 2025, were cited by the founder of Cardano (ADA) as potentially supportive for Bitcoin and other risk assets.

During the last liquidity injection period, from December 12, 2025, to January 14, 2026, Bitcoin rose from about $90,270 to roughly $96,929.

On Monday, crypto watcher DefiWimar wrote on X that, “When traditional money printing kicks into high gear, smart money flows into crypto,” underscoring how increased liquidity can influence asset allocation decisions.

​Bitcoin faces mounting headwinds

Bitcoin has recently slid to the $90,000 level, further eroding the bullish sentiment that dominated amid the spike to above $97k.

In early Asian hours on Jan. 20, sellers pushed prices to $90,620.

This mirrored dips for Nasdaq futures, which were down by over 1.6% amid persistent headwinds in recent weeks.

While stocks have not recorded a major pullback, broader risk-off sentiment has capped the moves seen in 2026.

Cryptocurrencies have recorded similar downturns, even as gold leads safe-haven assets to new record highs.

Economist Mohamed El-Erian shared this outlook on X.

On a day when geo-economics is again very much in evidence—including the possibility of an EU–US trade war over Greenland (with the UK seemingly caught in a messy middle)—gold has once more traded at a record high, exceeding $4,700 an ounce.
Also of note for the reasons discussed… pic.twitter.com/CuyHAWMR8V

— Mohamed A. El-Erian (@elerianm) January 20, 2026

On Tuesday, Bitcoin and US stocks futures shed gains as the 10-year US Treasury yield climbed to 4.287%, a four-month high.

Notably, higher yields lift borrowing costs for loans, mortgages, and investments worldwide, impacting risk sentiment.

As El-Erian notes, President Donald Trump’s tariff threats against Europe over Greenland have sparked retaliation worries, driving bond sales and yield surges.

While the market weighs the situation, analysts say these macro risks could sideline capital from volatile assets like Bitcoin.

BTC traded just above $91,140 at the time of writing.

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Bitcoin is surging once again after a slow start in 2026, with the latest spike sending BTC to highs of $97,360 amid renewed risk-on sentiment across global markets.

The cryptocurrency’s sharp surge in the past 24 hours has bulls excited for a potential breakout to the key psychological level of $100,000.

As the broader crypto market eyes more upside momentum, analysts see fresh rotation into digital assets, with fiat currency debasement and supportive institutional flows key to this.

But investors are also aware of the macroeconomic conditions, with US inflation data showing the Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 3% in November – highest since July.

This could provide a mixed backdrop for price movements, but analysts say that Bitcoin breaking above $100k will be a critical move.

Bitcoin jumps to $97k

Stocks rose after the US consumer price index came out on Tuesday, and Bitcoin rode the risk-on sentiment to jump from $93,000 to highs of $97,360.

While Wall Street slipped afterwards amid losses for bank and tech stocks, BTC edged higher.

The more than 4% spike for BTC signalled a robust risk-on outlook that also lifted altcoins, including Ethereum, XRP and Solana.

A look at the charts shows Bitcoin is hovering at likely resistance around the $97,000-$97,500 zone.

However, the gains mark a significant recovery from earlier January levels in the low $90k region.

This advance has BTC above the $95,000 resistance level, a barrier that had capped upside momentum since November 2025,  analysts at QCP Group noted via X.

1/ QCP Asia Colour, 14 January 2026

We’re goin’ up, up, up, it’s our moment

Goldilocks still holds: US jobs look steady and inflation remains stable. Risk is back across the board, from equities and precious metals to the dollar and crypto.

— QCP (@QCPgroup) January 14, 2026

QCP sees the potential for the bellwether to witness continued strength, noting that Bitcoin could attract investor rotation from traditional safe havens.

Recent US CPI data, which held steady and aligned with moderated inflation expectations, reinforced a supportive environment for risk assets.

Bulls eye $100k level amid ETFs flows

Despite the notable headwinds, the overall market structure suggests potential for continuation higher, with technical indicators showing bullish momentum and volume supporting the rally.

The recent gains have been bolstered by substantial inflows into US spot Bitcoin ETFs.

As senior Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas noted, the funds recorded over $760 million in flows on a single day.

Bitcoin ETFs had Big Day with $760m in flows. They needed it, started year real strong, dipped and now made it up, YTD above water. Check out the YTD flows every one is seeing action (this was like when 10 kids on my 8th grade bball team scored in game the other night, you love… pic.twitter.com/xeHw6EfBrS

— Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) January 14, 2026

A resurgence in demand follows major redemptions in late 2025 and earlier in the year.

Current momentum paints a different picture, signalling growing institutional conviction as BTC approaches the $100k level.

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The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has moved back into “greed” territory for the first time since a $19 billion liquidation event in October rattled digital asset markets, signaling an improvement in investor sentiment as Bitcoin staged a strong recovery.

In an update on Thursday, the index posted a reading of 61, reflecting growing optimism after weeks spent in “fear” and “extreme fear.”

Just a day earlier, the index stood at 48, placing it in the “neutral” zone.

The shift marks a notable change in mood following months of heightened risk aversion among crypto traders.

Sentiment rebounds after October liquidation shock

Crypto investor sentiment collapsed on Oct. 11, when $19 billion was liquidated from the market, sending traders fleeing from altcoins and driving widespread pessimism.

In the weeks that followed, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index recorded some of its lowest readings on record, falling into the low double digits multiple times in November and December.

The index is closely watched by market participants as a barometer of sentiment, helping traders assess whether conditions favor buying, selling, or remaining on the sidelines.

It compiles data from several indicators, including price volatility of major cryptocurrencies, trading volume, market momentum, Google search trends, and overall sentiment on social media platforms.

The return to “greed” suggests that the sharp caution seen late last year has begun to ease, even though markets remain well below the levels that previously triggered euphoric sentiment.

Bitcoin rally lifts overall market mood

Improving sentiment has coincided with a strong rebound in Bitcoin prices.

Over the past seven days, Bitcoin has climbed from $89,799 to reach a two-month high of $97,704 on Wednesday, according to data from CoinGecko.

The move marks the first time Bitcoin has traded above $97,000 since Nov. 14.

At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $96,218, up by 1% in the last 24 hours.

At that time, however, the Fear and Greed Index was firmly in “extreme fear” territory, as Bitcoin was sliding sharply from all-time highs.

The latest rally has helped stabilize broader market confidence, even as traders remain cautious about sustainability.

While the index’s return to “greed” indicates growing optimism, it remains well below levels typically associated with excessive risk-taking.

On-chain signals show retail exiting positions

Despite the improving price action, some on-chain indicators suggest that retail participation has declined in recent days. Analysts at market intelligence platform Santiment said in an X post on Wednesday that Bitcoin holders have been reducing their exposure.

According to Santiment, over the last three days, there has been a net drop of 47,244 Bitcoin holders, indicating that “retail had been dropping out due to FUD & impatience.”

“When non-empty wallets drop, it’s a sign that the crowd is dropping out, a good sign. Similarly, less supply on exchanges decreases the risk of a selloff,” the analysts said.

They added that “This price bounce has also been supported by a 7-month low 1.18 million Bitcoin on exchanges.”

A lower amount of Bitcoin held on exchanges is generally viewed as a bullish indicator, as it suggests investors are storing assets in private wallets and are less inclined to sell quickly.

Taken together, the rebound in sentiment, rising Bitcoin prices, and declining exchange balances point to a cautiously improving outlook for the crypto market, even as investors continue to weigh lingering risks.

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Bitcoin slipped to below $91,000 after hitting a fresh rejection near the $95,000 resistance level.

The decline came amid a 3% dump for the bellwether cryptocurrency in the early US trading session on January 7, 2026.

Market data shows the price of Bitcoin fell to lows of $90,986 across major exchanges. However, bulls were showing resilience as the price moved back above $91,300 at the time of writing.

Mixed market sentiment as Bitcoin slips to $91k

Bitcoin price faced renewed selling pressure on Wednesday as bearish forces regrouped and looked to regain control after the crypto market’s brief rally.

JUST IN: Bitcoin falls under $91,000 pic.twitter.com/4h25NgQydh

— Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) January 7, 2026

On Tuesday, Bitcoin had jumped to near $95,000 before hitting a fresh rejection.

The dip to under $91,000 showed a mixed market outlook regarding the MSCI announcement that the index provider would not remove Strategy and other digital asset treasury companies from its benchmarks.

As seen across the market, this decision alleviated fears of forced selling by passive funds, sparking optimism and contributing to BTC’s temporary pump.

Morgan Stanley’s filing for spot Bitcoin and Solana ETFs also acted as a fresh tailwind.

However, amid outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs, the positive sentiment soon gave way to some jitters. Bulls showed hesitation as investors weighed what the MSCI planned ahead of the upcoming review.

While many celebrated the news, some pointed to what the index noted.

CryptoQuant analyst Maartunn shared this cautious outlook via X:

“MSCI didn’t reject the idea of excluding crypto-heavy firms. They’re just delaying the decision and plan a broader review of investment-style companies,” he posted. “This feels more like a warning shot than a green light.”

Bitcoin price jitters

Bitcoin’s next move will be key for both bulls and bears.

Trading volumes have remained elevated in the past 24 hours, despite overall weakness and macroeconomic readings. A rebound from the pullback will accelerate a new rally.

But persistent bearish pressure could yet lead to another rejection. The RSI and MACD indicators on the 4-hour chart suggest sellers have an upper hand.

If prices slip under $90,000, a deeper correction may mean a revisit of support at $87k and then $85k.

In the short term, the $91,000 zone will act as a pivotal support.

An uptick and decisive close above $92,500 could signal renewed bullish conviction, potentially opening the door for a bullish retest of $95,000 and higher targets toward $100,000.

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It’s been a difficult last few weeks of 2025 for crypto, and Bitcoin (BTC) showed that this will likely continue into early 2026 as bulls struggled on Monday.

This trend, however, also indicates that the benchmark digital asset has settled into a period of relative stability.

On December 29, BTC traded around the $87,000 level, hovering below $90,000 amid reduced holiday liquidity and cautious investor sentiment.

Bitcoin touches $90k before retreating

Bitcoin briefly surpassed the psychologically significant $90,000 mark on December 29, reaching an intraday high of approximately $90,299 during early Asian trading sessions.

This surge reflected fleeting optimism, driven by spot buying and limited short liquidations in thin markets.

However, the rally proved short-lived, with selling pressure emerging as the price approached higher levels, leading to a retreat toward $86,717.

At the time of writing, BTC had nonetheless recovered modestly to reclaim territory above $87,700. With market weakness showing, the cryptocurrency has maintained a largely range-bound profile.

Bears currently hold an upper hand with losses of around 2% over the past week and 3% across the month.

This performance paints a market in consolidation, where brief spikes fail to sustain amid profit-taking and subdued trading volumes typical of the holiday season.

Analysts on Bitcoin price outlook

Bitcoin lingers below the $90,000 barrier because bearish resolve among sellers has kept breakthroughs in check.

This outlook has been clearly demonstrated after digital asset investment products recorded substantial outflows last week.

Data from CoinShares reveal that approximately $446 million exited the crypto market.

Bitcoin bore the brunt, experiencing net redemptions of $443 million, while Ethereum saw outflows of $59.5 million.

Institutional sales for BTC are a trend some have picked out.

BREAKING

HERE’S THE EXACT REASON WHY BITCOIN IS DUMPING:

BINANCE SOLD 12,779 BTC
WINTERMUTE SOLD 10,855 BTC
COINBASE SOLD 9,781 BTC
BLACKROCK SOLD 2,921 BTC
FIDELITY SOLD 4,008 BTC

SO FAR, THEY DUMPED $3.5 BILLION $BTC IN 45 MINUTES.

THIS IS A COORDINATED MANIPULATION!! pic.twitter.com/1I4IXqIQ4S

— 0xNobler (@CryptoNobler) December 29, 2025

In contrast, alternative cryptocurrencies attracted capital, with XRP registering the strongest inflows at $70.2 million and Solana drawing $7.5 million.

As such, market observers remain guarded in their outlook.

Analysts at QCP Capital highlighted in a recent note that Bitcoin’s modest upward movement occurred against a backdrop of low holiday trading activity.

Support for the price stemmed primarily from spot and perpetual market purchases rather than widespread forced liquidations of short positions.

Post-options expiry positioning reveals persistently high perpetual funding rates, indicating potential for upward gamma exposure should BTC hold above roughly $94,000.

QCP Asia Colour, 29 December 2025

New Year, Old Range: BTC Awaits Resolution

1/ $BTC rallied around 2.6% in early Asia hours, echoing Boxing Day price action. With holiday conditions suppressing liquidity, pockets of elevated spot volatility are unsurprising even without fresh…

— QCP (@QCPgroup) December 29, 2025

Meanwhile, downside protective hedging has diminished, though sharply reduced open interest signals limited conviction among traders.

Directionality, they suggest, may hinge on a resurgence in market liquidity as normal trading resumes in the new year.

Overall, the current environment points to a cryptocurrency market pausing for breath after a tumultuous 2025.

While structural advancements in adoption and regulation have bolstered long-term prospects, near-term price action reflects broader risk aversion and seasonal factors.

In this case, investors will wait for clearer catalysts. Potentially, this will come from macroeconomic shifts and renewed institutional inflows.

A break above $94k could be key to bulls.

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The holiday season is here, but unlike previous cycles, Bitcoin (BTC) continues to trade in a narrow range around $87,000 amid bearish conditions.

On Wednesday, BTC fell to lows of $86,411 amid thinning holiday liquidity and waning momentum, with bulls having failed to strengthen above $88,000.

Bitcoin’s failure to reclaim the $90,000 level comes amid sideways action punctuated by broader market caution, where institutional demand appears to have cooled following robust inflows earlier in 2025.

Bitcoin slips amid ETF outflows

The past weeks have seen ongoing withdrawals from US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a shift that aligns with bearish sentiment for BTC and its ETFs from larger investors.

According to data from SoSoValue, spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced a net outflow of approximately $189 million on Tuesday, December 23.

This brought the negative flow streak to four consecutive days. This pattern aligns with broader trends observed throughout late 2025, where year-end de-risking and portfolio rebalancing are expected.

Market experts say this has contributed to reduced institutional participation.

On-chain analytics firm Glassnode has highlighted this trend in recent commentary shared on X (formerly Twitter).

Analysts noted that the 30-day simple moving average (SMA) of net flows into both Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs has remained negative since early November.

While cumulative inflows for the year remain substantial, well above $57 billion, the recent outflows point to a pause in institutional appetite

“This persistence suggests a phase of muted participation and partial disengagement from institutional allocators, reinforcing the broader liquidity contraction across the crypto market,” the platform stated.

Huge outflows coincide with Bitcoin’s inability to hold gains above the key psychological thresholds at $100,000 and then $90,000.

Short-term pressure currently sees bulls battle downside risks around $87,000.

Since early November, the 30D-SMA of net flows into both Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs has turned negative and remained so.
This persistence suggests a phase of muted participation and partial disengagement from institutional allocators, reinforcing the broader liquidity contraction… pic.twitter.com/1aglRpQqD9

— glassnode (@glassnode) December 23, 2025

Bitcoin price outlook: potential for further dips?

From a technical perspective, Bitcoin has faced significant challenges since retreating from the $90,000 mark.

Attempts by buyers to engineer a rebound have faltered as selling pushed prices below $85,000 earlier in the month.

Rejection from above $88,000 now sees BTC revisit lower support levels. Interestingly, this sees Bitcoin further decouple from gold, with the precious metal exploding to a record high above $4,500.

Key indicators point to diminishing upside momentum.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has dipped below the neutral 50 level, signaling a loss of buying strength.

Similarly, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) shows converging lines that suggest fading bullish impetus. If fresh demand does not materialize, BTC could seek support around $85,000 or lower.

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Bitcoin has staged a notable recovery in the early trading session on Monday, December 22, as the price climbed back above the $89,000 mark.

While overall sentiment hovers in the red, this rebound to highs of $89,577 could inject more momentum into the token.

Investors, who are anticipating the potential year-end surge commonly referred to as the “Santa rally”, hope that it might help push BTC price higher.

Altcoins are also similarly poised despite steep losses in the past month.

Bitcoin price gains to $89k

After experiencing significant downward pressure in recent weeks, Bitcoin has demonstrated notable resilience.

The digital asset dipped to lows around $80,000 in mid-November.

Driving this has been heightened volatility across the market, leveraged position unwinding, and broader macroeconomic uncertainties.

However, bullish forces regained slight control to push to highs of $94,136 on December 9, 2025, before profit-taking hit once again.

The fresh drawdown allowed sellers to crash to around $84,400 a week later.

Prices have edged up in the last three days.

The number of entities holding at least 1,000 BTC, commonly known as whales, has begun to rise again following a sharp decline on December 17.

This indicator, which tracks large holders, suggests that major investors are leaning toward accumulation rather than selling.

Since December 20, the tally of these significant holders has been gradually increasing.

Although the figure remains slightly below six-month highs, the upward trend indicates cautious buying as Bitcoin prices stabilize.

On Dec. 22, buyers pushed the price above $89,577 amid a recovery that reflected increased buying interest.

Trading volumes picked up as market participants positioned for potential upside.

The move towards the key $90k level marks a critical reclamation of support for the benchmark cryptocurrency.

A shift in short-term sentiment from bearish deleveraging to cautious optimism looks poised to boost bulls.

BTC price forecast

Bitcoin’s trajectory into the new year has been punctuated by a series of dips.

Also, the cryptocurrency has largely underperformed most of the 2025 projections.

Forecasts targeting $200,000 to $250,000 for the year’s high have not materialized, despite BTC hitting the all-time high of $126,000 in October.

Major factors such as persistent volatility, forced liquidations, and challenging macroeconomic conditions contributed to the sharp retreat from those peaks.

Nevertheless, the current rebound has sparked discussions of the “Santa rally,” a seasonal phenomenon where risk assets often experience gains during the holiday period.

If bullish momentum sustains, Bitcoin could aim for a retest of $95,000-$100,000 in the near term.

Supported by institutional inflows and reduced selling pressure, there’s potential for upside action to the $105,000-$110,000 in the coming months.

Citi predicts BTC to reach $143,000 in 2026.

Macroeconomic conditions and renewed demand via exchange-traded funds could be key catalysts.

However, failure to maintain upward traction amid ETF outflows may expose the asset to renewed downside risks.

A potential revisiting of the sub-$80,000 territory remains if bearish forces prevail.

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Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded their largest single-day net outflows in nearly a month on Monday, underscoring growing investor caution as cryptocurrency prices extended a recent downturn and markets braced for key US economic data.

According to data from Farside Investors, spot Bitcoin ETFs posted net outflows of $357.7 million on Monday.

The withdrawal marked the biggest daily outflow since Nov. 20, when $903.1 million exited the funds.

Fidelity’s FBTC led the retreat, recording $230.1 million in net outflows.

Bitwise’s BITB followed with $44.3 million in withdrawals, while ETFs offered by Grayscale, Ark & 21Shares, and VanEck also reported net outflows during the session.

Ether ETFs post largest outflow since November

The selling pressure was not limited to Bitcoin-linked products.

Spot Ethereum ETFs recorded net outflows of $224.8 million on Monday, their largest single-day withdrawal since Nov. 20, highlighting broad-based caution across major digital asset investment vehicles.

The pullback in both Bitcoin and Ether ETFs came as cryptocurrency prices weakened further, tracking a broader decline in global technology stocks and reflecting fading risk appetite for speculative assets.

XRP ETFs buck trend

In contrast to the outflows seen in Bitcoin and Ether funds, US spot XRP exchange-traded funds reached a notable milestone.

The products surpassed $1 billion in cumulative inflows on Monday, according to data from SoSoValue, marking a significant moment for altcoin-focused ETFs.

Spot XRP ETFs recorded $10.89 million in net inflows on the day, with funds from Canary, Grayscale, and Franklin Templeton reporting fresh investments.

The latest additions lifted cumulative inflows to $1 billion since the first spot XRP ETF began trading on Nov. 13.

Spot Solana ETFs also attracted new capital. The first two Solana ETFs, which launched in October, saw $35.2 million in net inflows on Monday, bringing cumulative inflows to $711.3 million.

Bitcoin slides as risk appetite remains fragile

Bitcoin prices fell again on Tuesday, extending recent losses as risk appetite remained fragile ahead of several closely watched US economic reports.

The world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped around 4% to $85,987.9, hovering near its weakest level in two weeks and remaining close to a seven-month low reached in late November.

Crypto markets largely tracked losses in global technology stocks, as concerns around artificial intelligence prompted investors to lock in recent profits.

The pullback in tech shares further dampened appetite for cryptocurrencies and other risk-heavy assets.

Bitcoin has steadily lost ground over the past week, finding little sustained support even after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates and struck a dovish tone on monetary policy.

Market participants remain focused on upcoming US data that could shape expectations for future policy moves.

November nonfarm payrolls data is due later on Tuesday, followed by consumer price index inflation figures on Thursday.

Labor market conditions and inflation remain the Federal Reserve’s two primary considerations when adjusting interest rates.

Any signs of weaker payroll growth or softer inflation could bolster expectations for lower rates, a scenario that may help Bitcoin recover some lost ground, given that declining borrowing costs tend to support speculative assets.

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Bitcoin price failed to rally on Wednesday as the US Federal Reserve cut its interest rate, and showed weakness on Thursday as it fell to under $90,000.

The dip in BTC price reflected across cryptocurrencies, with major coins also tumbling to key levels amid fresh sell-off jitters.

While the top digital asset remains near the critical level as of writing on December 11, 2025, risk assets are broadly weak on signs of turbulence in technology stocks.

Oracle’s shares tumbled after the company’s miss in its profit and revenue forecast.

Why did the Bitcoin price fall today?

Bitcoin hovered around $90,379 at the time of writing, down 2.4% in the past 24 hours.

The bellwether crypto asset nonetheless traded off its intraday lows of $89,458. Losses came amid a 9% uptick in daily volume to over $70 billion.

While stocks saw gains after the Fed’s rate cut, a premarket dump for Oracle pulled other AI stocks down and signalled fresh losses likely to encourage Wall Street bears.

In premarket trading, CNBC highlighted that Oracle shares plummeted by more than 11%.

This cascaded across AI-related peers, with Nvidia down nearly 2% and Micron 1.4% at the time. Microsoft, cloud company Coreweave and AMD also traded negatively.

This outlook, even tougher on crypto, pushed BTC lower.

Ethereum, XRP and Solana all shed gains as the market continued to reel from the crash and sentiment flip that followed the October 10, 2025 bloodbath.

CryptoQuant analysts say short-term holders dominate the count, still hovering in the “Pain Zone”.

“Structurally, these deep loss pockets usually show up closer to the late stages of a correction than the early ones,” an analyst at CryptoQuant noted.

BTC Short-Term Holders are Still in a Pain Zone

“Structurally, these deep loss pockets usually show up closer to the late stages of a correction than the early ones.” – By @IT_Tech_PL pic.twitter.com/bw39CfxGh6

— CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) December 11, 2025

Standard Chartered cuts BTC forecast for 2025

A lack of momentum since dipping below $100,000 has analysts recalibrating their end-of-year forecasts.

Standard Chartered,for instance, said earlier this week that it was cutting its 2025 BTC price prediction from $200k to $100k.

Geoff Kendrick, the global head of digital assets research at the banking giant, pointed to the slowdown in buying by Bitcoin treasury companies as a factor.

According to the analyst, bulls may now have only one key price driver- the spot exchange-traded funds space.

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