Bitcoin is quietly brewing a major change amid slight fluctuations. Institutional actions are accelerating—South Korea has incorporated its spot BTC ETF plan into the 2026 economic growth strategy, while also advancing blockchain payment legal frameworks. This is not only a regulatory signal but also an acceleration of institutional acceptance.



Data shows that publicly listed companies already hold over 923,000 BTC, with a market value of up to $86 billion. There are also reports that U.S. banks are accumulating Bitcoin. This strategic layout is not a momentary impulse but a genuine long-term bet. VanEck's report is even more optimistic—by 2050, BTC could reach $2.9 million, based on its potential as a global settlement asset and central bank reserve. It sounds aggressive, but the logic holds.

The problem now is that the market is fighting. On one hand, institutions are accumulating, but on the other hand, ETFs are experiencing large-scale net outflows. Weekly outflows amount to $672 million, with single-day outflows exceeding $340 million. Investors are re-evaluating their strategies, which is normal. Technical indicators also show some lag—MACD histogram remains negative, short-term EMA is suppressed by long-term moving averages, signaling a clear bearish trend.

Spot BTC is repeatedly testing between $91,500 and $98,000, with selling pressure clearly present in this range. Resistance above is near $91,520. Liquidity is thin, making it easy to break through quickly or bounce back. The short-term outlook is uncertain, but the long-term fundamental logic remains intact.
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MEVvictimvip
· 11h ago
Institutions are accumulating, while retail investors are fleeing. The contrast is quite stark.
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SatoshiHeirvip
· 11h ago
It should be pointed out that the contradictory phenomenon of institutional accumulation and ETF net outflows essentially reflects the tug-of-war between two forces in the market — this is no coincidence. According to on-chain data analysis, retail investors are currently panic-selling, while knowledgeable capital is taking a contrarian position. This is a replay of historical patterns.
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ApeEscapeArtistvip
· 11h ago
Institutions are accumulating, retail investors are fleeing—that's the current situation.
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FOMOmonstervip
· 11h ago
Institutional accumulation vs ETF massive withdrawal, this opposing move is really exciting
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CryptoMomvip
· 11h ago
Institutions are accumulating, retail investors are fleeing, this show is really interesting
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SnapshotLaborervip
· 11h ago
Institutional accumulation vs ETF massive withdrawal, this contrast is incredible. South Korea has already included the BTC ETF in its 2026 plan, and Bank of America is secretly building positions, each betting heavily on the $2.9 million figure. But looking back, ETFs are withdrawing 670 million per week, with 340 million rushing out in a single day—this pace is truly bizarre. The range from 9.15 to 9.8 million is really a tug-of-war; with such thin liquidity, a single large bearish candle could break the support. Technical indicators also show clear bearish signals, but we all know—long-term institutional bets versus short-term retail panic, these two forces are constantly battling. Hold on or withdraw? This is the real soul-searching question right now. Wait until it’s clear whether this wave is being broken through or rebounding, then decide.
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