Crypto ETF outflows are MASSIVE
US Bitcoin ETFs posted net outflows of -$534 million in the most recent session, led by the ETF, $IBIT, at -$389 million. This extends a persistent trend of outflows over the last several weeks, with Bitcoin ETFs posting negative flows on the majority of trading days since early May. Overall, weekly crypto funds posted -$1.7 billion in outflows in the most recent week, in line with the highest weekly redemptions over the past year. In total, crypto funds saw over -$4 BILLION in outflows in just 3 weeks. Crypto market sentiment is deteriorating fast. Source: zerohedge, global markets investor
The K-Shaped is now appearing with cryptos
Source: Hedgeye, Bloomberg
Bitcoin has fallen $6,000 since Michael Saylor's STRATEGY disclosed its first Bitcoin sale in 3.5 years.
More than $2.41 billion in crypto positions have been liquidated in just 48 hours. STRATEGY currently holds 843,706 BTC, acquired for $63.9 billion at an average price of $75,699 per Bitcoin. The last time Saylor sold Bitcoin in December 2022, BTC went on to rally 660% from $17,000 to $125,000. Source: Bull Theory
The BTC top coincided with the moment the AI narrative went parabolic.
One possible explanation is that speculative capital has simply found a higher-beta home in AI. SK Hynix remains one of the key AI mania names to watch. Is an AI bear market the only thing that can bring those flows back to crypto? If so, BTC bulls may find themselves in the unusual position of rooting for weakness in the very risk assets that have driven markets higher. Source: TME
Tether is accumulating gold at a pace that rivals central banks
Tether purchased 6.5 tonnes of gold in Q1 2026, bringing total holdings to a record 132 tonnes. Over the last 6 quarters, Tether has purchased ~73 tonnes of gold in total, surpassing China's central bank purchases of ~49 tonnes over the same period by nearly +50%. Tether's gold holdings have more than DOUBLED over the last 12 months. In 2025, Tether acquired more gold than every central bank except Poland. Tether is now competing directly with central banks for gold. Source: Global Markets Investor
75% chance Crypto Clarity Act passes
Source: Kalshi
Companies bought 50,351 bitcoin in Q1 this year, the most amount ever 🤯 🚀
Source: Bitcoin Magazine
Bitcoin is trading above the key $80k level, with the “light golden cross” (50/100-day) now in place.
The 200-day MA sits slightly higher, a level that hasn’t seen a close above it since last October. Source: The Market Ear
