2026-01-17 20:45:14

Yesterday, Bitcoin spot ETF saw nearly $400 million in outflows in a single day, which certainly draws attention. But if we relax the pace and look at the weekly performance, it becomes interesting — the other trading days this week mostly experienced net inflows.

What does this indicate? Market sentiment is fluctuating. A significant outflow in one day may reflect some institutions adjusting their positions, but from a weekly perspective, overall funds are still flowing into BTC spot ETFs. This zigzag pattern of inflows and outflows precisely reflects the current tug-of-war in the market.

For traders, there's no need to over-interpret daily volatility. The key is to look at the overall direction of funds — in most cases now, the buyers still hold the advantage. Of course, if this outflow trend continues for several days, then it’s time to be alert.

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NestedFox

· 7h ago

Outflow of 400 million is scary? The weekly chart still shows net inflow, don't panic --- Zigzag inflows and outflows, basically institutions playing psychological games to cut leeks --- Most of the time, the buyers are dominant? I think 80% of the time it's the main force诱空, waiting to be trapped --- One day's data can tell us what, weekly analysis is more reliable, but I still don't believe it --- Everyone says to look at the big picture, I just want to ask when will it bounce back --- Now is the time to be alert, feeling that this wave is about to break --- Inflows and outflows are just numbers, the key is when my money will recover --- How many times have I heard that buyers are dominant, yet it still falls

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MagicBean

· 7h ago

Zigzag entry and exit? Basically, it's institutions shaking out the market, just a tactic to scare retail investors. --- Four hundred million in outflows sounds scary, but the weekly net flow is still positive... That's the real situation, those who understand will understand. --- Don't get caught up in daily fluctuations; looking at the weekly trend is the key. Buyers still hold the advantage, so what's there to panic about? --- Continuous outflows for several days are the real concern; daily fluctuations are not worth overthinking. --- This is the market. It's normal for large institutions to rebalance their portfolios. The true intentions can only be seen in the weekly chart. --- No doubt about it, single-day data can be easily interpreted into various stories. The key is the overall direction.

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GateUser-5854de8b

· 7h ago

400 million outflow, what are you afraid of? The weekly chart is still absorbing, big institutions are just dancing --- Honestly, just look at the weekly chart, don’t be scared by single-day movements --- Zigzag rhythm... isn’t this just the market manipulating to shake out weak hands? Just follow the usual strategy --- The capital flow direction hasn't changed, buyers are still there, it’s not a big deal --- If this outflow continues, I would be worried. It’s too early to tell now

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