The most recent report from Coinshares reveals a significant shift in investor sentiment as digital asset markets face turbulence. Lead analyst James Butterfill details a consecutive week of capital outflows totaling $584 million, indicating a cautious attitude towards potential interest rate cuts this year.
Coinshares Report Uncovers Ongoing Outflows, Indicating a Wider Correction in the Crypto Market
According to James Butterfill from Coinshares, digital asset investment products have experienced two consecutive weeks of outflows, amounting to a total reduction of $1.2 billion. This trend reflects a growing sense of pessimism among investors, sparked by the current monetary policies of the Federal Reserve.
The United States saw the largest outflows, losing $475 million, with Canada, Germany, and Hong Kong also experiencing significant reductions. On the other hand, Switzerland and Brazil reported inflows, suggesting a more varied global response to market conditions.
Butterfill's analysis highlights bitcoin (BTC) as the main focus of outflows, with $630 million exiting the market. Despite this, there has not been a notable increase in short positions, indicating that negative sentiment has not translated into bearish bets against the asset. Additionally, ethereum (ETH) also faced a downturn with $58 million in outflows.
In contrast to the overall market struggles, certain altcoins like solana (SOL), litecoin (LTC), and polygon (MATIC) attracted new investments, indicating that some investors view price dips as buying opportunities. Despite the general negative trends, multi-asset products showed promise, with $98 million flowing in.
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