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Bitcoin slipped to US$87,263 before rebounding above US$90,000, ETFs saw outflows, whales accumulated, Ethereum adoption broadened, stablecoin supply hit records, policy signals kept volatility high into weekend.
Nearly US$1 billion flowed out of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in a single day. While the headline figure looks large, the move reflects short-term risk management amid tougher macro conditions, not a broader exit from crypto. Recent price action suggests underlying demand remains intact.
Institutional inflows surged as Bitcoin ETFs recorded US$1.42B for the week, despite a pullback in prices. Elsewhere, altcoins diverged, Ethereum staking hit record levels, and privacy coins rallied on regulatory uncertainty.
Markets strengthened this week as spot ETF inflows accelerated and institutional demand increased. Supportive macro conditions and improving network activity lifted sentiment across digital assets.
Markets opened the year with sharp swings as Bitcoin ETFs saw their first major outflows of 2026, even as regulatory momentum continued to build. Despite short-term volatility, institutional activity points to a constructive longer-term outlook.
After a strong start to 2026, crypto ETFs paused as markets consolidated. Recent outflows appear driven by profit-taking, with on-chain activity and institutional demand remaining resilient.