Bitcoin Updates: Individual Investors View Cryptocurrency as Distinct Asset Category, Triggering $4 Billion ETF Outflow
- JPMorgan analysts attribute crypto market correction to $4B retail outflows from BTC/ETH spot ETFs in November, surpassing February's record. - Contrasting $96B equity ETF inflows highlights crypto sell-off's independence from broader risk-off sentiment, driven by non-crypto retail investors. - Market cap fell to $3.07T as Bitcoin dropped below $90K and Ethereum slid under $3K, with stablecoin outflows reaching $85B. - MicroStrategy faces $2.8B-$8.8B passive outflows risk if MSCI excludes firms with >50%
JPMorgan analysts have pointed to retail investors offloading spot
The overall crypto sector has
Adding to these challenges is the structural risk facing MicroStrategy (MSTR), a company with significant leveraged bitcoin holdings.
JPMorgan’s report highlights the vulnerability of crypto’s indirect ties to mainstream finance. Although the sector still moves in tandem with small-cap tech shares,
As the crypto sector navigates these headwinds, attention is shifting to potential market movers, such as MSCI’s index decision and the Federal Reserve’s policy direction. For now, the complex interplay of retail sentiment, underlying risks, and macroeconomic trends continues to drive volatility in the market.
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