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8 Mar 2026, 17:15
Capital Rotates? Largest Gold ETF Suffers Huge Outflow as BTC Funds Recover
Although it remains the preferred safe-haven asset in times of exponentially increasing uncertainty, gold has seen a fair share of investor exodus, which was solidified by the largest US ETF tracking its performance last week. At the same time, BTC-related funds ended the same week in the green, albeit Thursday and Friday were deep in the red again. GLD Sees Biggest Outflow in Years SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) is by far the largest ETF focused on the precious metal, with AUM of more than $174 billion as of March. To demonstrate its dominance in the gold market, the second in line, iShares Gold Trust (IAU), has nearly three times less AUM ($64 billion). Data shared by the Kobeissi Letter, though, shows that GLD experienced a massive withdrawal on Wednesday, with $3 billion leaving the fund. This “surpasses any previous large daily inflow seen over the last 2 years by +200%,” said the analysts. Meanwhile, the metal’s price dropped by 4.4% in just a day, which was its most sizeable correction since the January 30 crash when it plummeted by over 11%. “This all follows global gold ETFs pulling in +$5.3 billion in February and +$18.7 billion in January, marking the 9th straight month of inflows and the best 2-month start to a year on record,” reads their post. The analyst concluded that investors have locked in gains after the metal’s “historic rally.” No Comparison With Bitcoin? While the gold fund bled out on Wednesday, the spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their best day since February 25, with net inflows of $461.77 million. Monday ($458.19 million) and Tuesday ($225.15 million) were also in the green, but the week ended on the wrong foot, with net outflows of $227.83 million on Thursday and $348.83 million on Friday. Nevertheless, the weekly net inflows were significantly higher as the funds attracted a total of $568.45 million. This makes it two consecutive weeks in the green after a violent five-week streak in which well over $2 billion was pulled out. Although these numbers are significantly lower than those quoted for a single gold-backed fund, they still show that BTC is growing in institutional adoption. In fact, Crypto Rover posted an interesting chart showing that the BTC ETFs have enjoyed their first few years more than the gold funds in terms of net inflows. Bitcoin ETF vs Gold ETF adoption… Gold is no serious competitor to Bitcoin. pic.twitter.com/EY1EU2mFIn — Crypto Rover (@cryptorover) March 7, 2026 The post Capital Rotates? Largest Gold ETF Suffers Huge Outflow as BTC Funds Recover appeared first on CryptoPotato .
8 Mar 2026, 17:00
Bitcoin ETFs Break 5-Month Streak With 2nd Consecutive Week Of Inflows
A Blockstream executive made waves on social media Saturday with a striking comparison: US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have pulled in roughly the same amount of cumulative investor money as gold ETFs collected over their first 15 years — and Bitcoin did it in less than two. Related Reading: Stablecoin Market Breaks Records — USDC Controls 70% Of $1.8 Trillion Volume The Numbers Behind The Claim Fernando Nikolić, Blockstream’s director of marketing, posted the observation on X, adding that the milestone came during a period when Bitcoin had dropped 46% from its peak and spent several months trending downward. His point was that institutional money kept flowing into Bitcoin products even as prices fell hard. The claim drew attention because gold ETFs had a significant head start in the market — more than a decade — before Bitcoin products even existed. spot bitcoin ETFs matched 15 years of cumulative gold ETF inflows in under two years gold had a fifteen year head start and bitcoin caught it in twenty months absolute cinema 🚬 and this happened during a 46% drawdown btw during five red months while most of your timeline… pic.twitter.com/TuK5E2WZsq — Fernando Nikolić 🇦🇷 🟠 (@basedlayer) March 8, 2026 The data backing the broader story comes from SoSoValue, which tracks daily and weekly flows into US spot crypto ETFs. According to that data, Bitcoin ETFs brought in around $568 million this week. The prior week saw roughly $787 million come in. Back-to-back positive weeks like that haven’t happened since early October last year — a stretch of about five months during which money was consistently leaving these funds. Before the recent stretch of inflows, the bleeding was significant. Reports indicate Bitcoin ETFs shed approximately $3.8 billion across five straight weeks of net withdrawals. The worst single week came around January 30, when investors pulled out close to $1.50 billion in one stretch. Day-By-Day, The Picture Gets Messier The weekly totals look clean. The daily breakdown does not. This week, Bitcoin ETFs took in $458 million on Monday, another $225 million on Tuesday, and a strong $462 million on Wednesday. Then the direction flipped. Thursday brought $228 million in outflows, and Friday saw close to $350 million leave the funds. The week ended positive, but just barely held together in the final sessions. Ether ETFs followed a similar pattern on a smaller scale. The funds recorded their second straight week of net inflows, collecting around $23.56 million after posting a little over $80 million the prior week. That two-week run marks the first consecutive weekly gains for Ether products since early October. Before that, five uninterrupted weeks of withdrawals drained more than $1.38 billion from those funds, with the week ending January 23 alone accounting for roughly $611 million in redemptions. Related Reading: Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $349M In A Day As Whales Dump, Small Buyers Step In: Analysts A Rebound With Uneven Footing Two positive weeks for both Bitcoin and Ether ETFs signal a shift, but the daily choppiness tells a more complicated story. Large inflows early in the week gave way to sizable redemptions by Thursday and Friday — a pattern that suggests some investors remain cautious even as fresh money enters. Featured image from Online Casinos, chart from TradingView
8 Mar 2026, 17:00
Bitcoin ETFs Extend Inflow Streak As Institutional Demand Resurges, With $570mn of Capital
US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have recorded a second consecutive week of net inflows, signaling a renewed wave of investor demand after a prolonged stretch dominated by withdrawals and cautious sentiment. Data compiled by SoSoValue indicates that spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted approximately $568.45 million in fresh capital during the latest week, continuing the recovery that began with $787.31 million in inflows the week before. The back-to-back positive weeks mark the first time the funds have achieved consecutive gains in roughly five months, suggesting investor appetite is returning after a difficult period for digital asset investment vehicles. Prior to the recent turnaround, the funds had endured a five-week streak of consistent redemptions that resulted in cumulative outflows totaling around $3.8 billion across the sector. The heaviest weekly withdrawals occurred during the period ending January 30, when investors collectively removed about $1.49 billion from spot Bitcoin ETFs as market uncertainty intensified. Volatile Daily Flows During The Week Although the weekly totals ultimately showed strong inflows, the daily performance across the week revealed fluctuating investor sentiment and intermittent profit-taking as markets reacted to shifting price dynamics. Monday began with strong demand as the funds collectively attracted $458.19 million in inflows, reflecting renewed institutional interest and optimism surrounding the broader cryptocurrency market outlook. The positive momentum continued into Tuesday, when spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded an additional $225.15 million in inflows as investors maintained confidence following the previous week’s encouraging performance. Midweek trading delivered the largest inflow of the period, with $461.77 million entering the funds on Wednesday as market participants increased exposure to Bitcoin through regulated investment vehicles. However, sentiment shifted toward the end of the week, with Thursday seeing net outflows of $227.83 million before withdrawals accelerated further on Friday with $348.83 million exiting the products. Ether ETFs Also Register Consecutive Weekly Gains Spot Ether exchange-traded funds in the United States mirrored the broader recovery trend, recording their second straight week of net inflows after several weeks of persistent investor withdrawals earlier this year. The funds attracted approximately $23.56 million in new capital during the latest reporting week, following an earlier inflow of about $80.46 million during the preceding week. These gains represent the first instance of consecutive positive weeks for US spot Ether ETFs since early October of last year, highlighting improving sentiment toward Ethereum-related investment products. Before this recovery period began, Ether ETFs had experienced a five-week stretch of withdrawals that collectively removed more than $1.38 billion from the funds. The most severe week during that downturn occurred in late January, when investors withdrew roughly $611 million as cryptocurrency markets faced heightened volatility and declining prices. Bitcoin ETFs Rapidly Closing Gap With Gold Funds The broader trajectory of Bitcoin ETF adoption has also attracted attention among industry observers who are comparing the pace of inflows with those seen historically in traditional commodity investment vehicles. Fernando Nikolić, Blockstream’s director of marketing, highlighted in a post on X that spot Bitcoin ETFs have already matched approximately fifteen years of cumulative inflows recorded by gold ETFs. Remarkably, that milestone has been reached in less than two years despite gold funds having a significant advantage in terms of time and maturity within the exchange-traded fund market. Nikolić also noted that the achievement occurred during a period when Bitcoin experienced a drawdown of roughly forty-six percent and endured several months of negative price performance. “Anyone still arguing about whether bitcoin is ‘digital gold’ is wasting their breath,” he wrote. “Bitcoin isn’t trying to be gold. Bitcoin is making gold look slow,” he added.
8 Mar 2026, 16:56
Bitcoin Fails at $74K and Analysts See a Risk of a Deeper Fall Toward $61K
Bitcoin briefly surged above $74,000 on March 4, but the rally quickly lost momentum. Over the following three days, the cryptocurrency dropped 7.6%, raising concerns among analysts about the possibility of a deeper correction. Market observers now point to $61,000 as a potential downside target if bearish pressure continues. According to Crypto Candy Trader, Bitcoin is currently moving in a bearish direction after failing to consolidate above $70,000, a key psychological and technical level. A short-term rebound toward $65,000-$66,000 remains possible. However, the broader technical picture still favors the bears as long as Bitcoin trades below the $74,000 resistance zone. Technical Signals Suggest Bears Hold the Initiative Technical analyst Rekt Capital highlighted the importance of the 200-week exponential moving average (EMA) in Bitcoin’s recent price action. Bitcoin briefly moved above this level but failed to close above it on the weekly chart, leaving only a wick. In technical analysis, this pattern often signals a false breakout, which can erase recent gains and reinforce resistance. If the weekly candle closes below the 200-week EMA, the level could strengthen as a major resistance barrier, increasing downside risks for the market. Bitcoin and Gold Show a Rare Divergence Analyst Michael van de Poppe also pointed to an unusual divergence between Bitcoin and gold. The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio, measured by the Relative Strength Index (RSI), currently sits at historically low levels. According to van de Poppe, this suggests that gold may be temporarily overbought while Bitcoin appears oversold. Part of gold’s recent strength may be linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which often push investors toward safe-haven assets. If geopolitical risks ease, gold prices could correct, potentially shifting capital flows back toward Bitcoin. However, analysts note that Bitcoin still needs clear momentum in the coming days to confirm a potential reversal. Miners and Corporate Holders Are Feeling the Pressure On-chain data is also highlighting growing stress across the Bitcoin ecosystem. CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju pointed to figures from mining company MARA, showing that the average cost of mining one Bitcoin is around $70,027. With Bitcoin trading near those levels, many miners are operating close to breakeven or at a loss, a situation that can increase selling pressure as companies cover operational costs. Meanwhile, data from Charles Edwards, founder of Capriole Investments, reveals that 77% of companies holding Bitcoin on their corporate balance sheets are currently underwater on their investments. The last time a similar situation occurred was in May 2022, during one of the most severe phases of the previous bear market. Historical Context Raises Additional Concerns Historical patterns add another layer of caution for investors. The conditions seen in May 2022, when many corporate holders were in loss, did not mark the bottom of the market. Instead, Bitcoin continued to decline and eventually fell to around $16,000, losing roughly 50% more value after that point. According to Rekt Capital, the shortest bear market in Bitcoin’s history lasted about 365 days. The current downtrend has lasted roughly 140 days, suggesting that the cycle could still be relatively early compared with past market phases. For now, analysts say Bitcoin’s next move will likely depend on whether the market can regain momentum above key resistance levels — or whether the bearish scenario toward $61,000 begins to unfold.
8 Mar 2026, 16:01
Bitcoin ETFs Draw $57 Billion in Two Years, Surpassing Gold’s Early Growth
Bitcoin ETFs amassed $57 billion net inflows within two years of launching. Gold ETFs needed over 16 years to reach equivalent inflows, highlighting Bitcoin’s rapid uptake. Continue Reading: Bitcoin ETFs Draw $57 Billion in Two Years, Surpassing Gold’s Early Growth The post Bitcoin ETFs Draw $57 Billion in Two Years, Surpassing Gold’s Early Growth appeared first on COINTURK NEWS .
8 Mar 2026, 16:00
Bitcoin is still a great way to diversify portfolio even if it trades like a tech stock, analyst says
The central debate has shifted from whether bitcoin can survive to if it can function as a sovereign reserve asset, as critics assess it by institutional standards.
