Bitcoin Tumbles Below $65K: Market Sees $250M Liquidation, ETF Flows Mixed

April 4, 2024
Bitcoin Tumbles Below $65K: Market Sees $250M Liquidation, ETF Flows Mixed
  • Bitcoin's price fell sharply to below $65,000 on April 2, a 7% drop from the previous day, triggering $250 million in market liquidations.

  • US Bitcoin ETFs experienced mixed net inflows, totaling $39.47 million on Tuesday, despite the price drop.

  • Analysts see the price correction as a normal part of the market cycle, often associated with profit-taking.

  • The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) faced net outflows, while BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) saw a significant net inflow of $150 million.

  • Cathie Wood's ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF recorded its largest ever outflow of $87.5 million, overtaking GBTC for the first time.

  • ProShares launched two new Bitcoin ETFs, attracting investor attention with products tracking double the daily performance of Bitcoin and its inverse.

  • Trading volume for Bitcoin ETFs hit a record $111 billion in March, with BlackRock's IBIT capturing half of the volume, indicating robust demand.

  • Predictions for Bitcoin's future price are mixed, with some analysts forecasting a high of $88,000-$90,000 by month-end, while others expect a potential drop to $42,000.

  • Bitcoin is currently priced at $66,125, a 5% decline over the past week, highlighting the market's volatility.

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