Spot Bitcoin ETFs traded in the USA started the week with sharp outbursts as geopolitical tensions escalated. Following the weekend sell-off, net outflows of approximately $395 million on Monday reversed the recent trend of strong inflows. The market sought direction in the uncertainty environment created by statements about a possible trade war between the USA and the European Union. The price of Bitcoin fell below the $ 91,000 level due to the effect of increasing macro pressures.
Heavy Breakout Wave in Spot Bitcoin ETFs
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a total net outflow of $394.68 million on Monday. The largest negative flow was seen in Fidelity’s FBTC ETF with $205.22 million. Grayscale’s GBTC, Bitwise BITB and Ark & 21Shares ARKB were also among the products that experienced notable exits. BlackRock IBIT, one of the largest ETFs in the market, diverged with a limited inflow of $15 million.
These outflows came after a series of strong inflows that lasted four days and totaled more than $1.8 billion. The intense demand last week was simultaneous with the rise that carried the price of Bitcoin above $95,800. However, as we entered the new week, investor behavior changed significantly and a sharp weakening in risk appetite was observed.
The move on the ETF side is considered not just a fund-based adjustment, but a broader market stance. The tendency of institutional investors to reduce their positions in periods of short-term uncertainty has emerged as one of the main factors that increase volatility in the cryptocurrency market.
Geopolitical Tensions and the Pressure on Bitcoin
Behind the change in direction in the markets are the escalating political and commercial tensions between the USA and the European Union. On Saturday, US President Donald Trump threatened to increase customs tariffs against eight NATO allies if Denmark did not sell Greenland, rapidly disrupting global risk perception. Preparations for retaliation from the European front increased the tension even further.
In response, European Union officials announced that options such as imposing restrictions on American services, imposing new taxes on US-based companies or limiting investments were on the table. With the first news flow, the price of Bitcoin fell from $ 95,000 to $ 92,500, and losses continued, reaching up to $ 90,979.
Market analysts say trade war headlines are further weakening already fragile investor sentiment. The postponement of the expected schedule of the bill to regulate the crypto market structure in the USA also negatively affected the trust environment. It is evaluated that if the macro pressure continues, the range between 67,000 and 74,000 dollars for Bitcoin may come to the fore again.
Ethereum ETFs saw limited inflows of $4.6 million on Monday, while spot XRP ETFs saw inflows of $1.1 million. Solana ETFs recorded their first negative day since early December with an outflow of $2.2 million. According to analysts, the cryptocurrency market will remain volatile until concrete steps regarding trade policies are clarified.
