Bitcoin Updates: Major Institutions Increase Bitcoin Holdings While Retail Investors Withdraw $3 Billion

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Bitcoin Updates: Major Institutions Increase Bitcoin Holdings While Retail Investors Withdraw $3 Billion

Bitget-RWA2025/11/22 11:50

By:Bitget-RWA

- Bitcoin faces divergent flows: $2B institutional inflows vs. $3B ETF outflows in November, highlighting market fragmentation. - Mubadala, El Salvador, and Czech Republic boost Bitcoin holdings, signaling institutional confidence despite 21% price drop. - Leverage Shares launches 3x crypto ETFs in Europe while BlackRock's IBIT records $2.1B redemptions, reflecting risk appetite shifts. - BTC.ℏ expands cross-chain capabilities as ETF outflows and weak derivatives markets underscore waning retail demand for

Bitcoin stands at a turbulent juncture as $2 billion in capital moves in and out, revealing contrasting forces within the market. While

major institutions such as Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company have tripled their Bitcoin holdings

, exchange-traded fund (ETF) withdrawals soared to $2.96 billion in November, making it one of the sector’s most challenging months

based on recent statistics

. The clash between institutional optimism and cautious retail sentiment highlights the delicate equilibrium in the crypto space.

The $2 billion surge into the

Bitcoin

ecosystem is driven by calculated decisions from international financial giants.

Abu Dhabi's Mubadala, managing $1.7 trillion in assets, notably increased its Bitcoin investments

prior to the latest downturn. This move fits with the emirate’s broader ambitions to become a leading crypto center,

including a $2 billion investment in Binance through a Trump-linked stablecoin

. At the same time,

El Salvador boosted its Bitcoin reserves by $100 million this week

, and

the Czech National Bank made its inaugural crypto acquisition

. These developments point to rising institutional faith in Bitcoin’s long-term prospects, even as short-term volatility persists.

Market instability has encouraged new financial products.

Leverage Shares is preparing to introduce 3x long and short Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs

in Europe next week, despite the ongoing crypto slump.

These funds, launching on the SIX Exchange, are designed to give European investors new ways

to benefit from price volatility, though analysts warn that high leverage could amplify losses in turbulent markets.

In a separate development, Bitcoin.ℏ (BTC.ℏ), a quantum-resistant digital asset, expanded its ecosystem

through a Hashport integration, allowing cross-chain transfers to

Ethereum

BNB

Chain, and other networks. This initiative seeks to enhance liquidity and attract developers, positioning BTC.ℏ as a multi-chain competitor.

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Yet, ETF outflows paint a contrasting picture.

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) alone saw $2.1 billion withdrawn

in November, with a single-day record outflow of $523 million. This reflects a larger pattern:

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have experienced $3.1 billion in net outflows this month

, as

investors retreat following Bitcoin’s 21% decline since the start of November

. The sell-off accelerated on November 21, with Bitcoin hovering near $82,000—a level where $1.285 billion in long positions faced potential liquidation

according to market reports

Both retail and institutional flows add further complexity to the outlook. While

Bitcoin Depot posted $59.3 million in Q3 liquidity

and continued rapid ATM expansion,

XRP

ETFs defied the broader trend with $118 million in inflows on November 14

according to trading figures

. However,

Ethereum ETF outflows ($262 million on November 14)

and a sluggish derivatives market—

Ethereum futures open interest dropped to $3.57 billion

—signal declining appetite for riskier assets.

The next few weeks will challenge the market’s durability.

Historically, Bitcoin has averaged 41.22% gains in November

, a stark contrast to its current downward trend.

New regulatory pressures, such as tighter KYC requirements

for Bitcoin ATMs, may further discourage retail investors. For now, the story of a $2 billion inflow sits alongside a $3 billion outflow, illustrating the crypto market’s paradox: strong institutional confidence amid retail caution.

Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.

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