Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin ETFs Face $1.1B Outflows While Market Awaits Key Macro Signals

Key TakeawaysU.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.1B in weekly outflows, the fourth-largest on record.Analysts warn the market is entering a “mini” bear phase as Bitcoin tests critical technical levels.Solana ETFs posted 13 consecutive days of inflows, defying the broader market downturn.Incoming Federal Reserve policy signals may determine the next major price direction.U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) suffered one of their worst weeks of 2025, posting $1.1 billion in net outflows and heightening concerns that institutional demand for Bitcoin is weakening at a critical moment.Data from Farside Investors shows that the week marked the third straight week in the red for Bitcoin ETFs and the fourth-largest weekly outflow ever recorded.The outflows coincided with a sharp market correction. Bitcoin (BTC) fell more than 9.9% over the past week, dropping to around $95,740 at the time of writing.Analysts Warn of a “Mini” Bear Market as Momentum BreaksCrypto insights platform Matrixport noted that current conditions resemble the early stages of a “mini” bear market, driven by weakening demand and deteriorating macro sentiment.“Our data showed a market losing momentum and lacking catalysts for a sustained rally,” Matrixport wrote, highlighting three key pressures:Weakening ETF flowsReduced exposure from long-term investorsMacro uncertainty and no near-term catalystsThe firm added that Bitcoin now sits at a “pivotal juncture,” where upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve decisions — particularly around interest rates and liquidity — will play a decisive role in determining Bitcoin’s next major move.ETF inflows and large-scale purchases by Michael Saylor’s Strategy previously served as the strongest demand engines for Bitcoin in 2025, but both have softened in recent weeks.Solana ETF Inflows Defy the Market DowntrendIn contrast to Bitcoin, Solana ETFs continued attracting institutional inflows, resisting broader market pressure.Spot Solana ETFs saw $12 million in inflows on FridayMarking 13 consecutive days of net inflows since debuting on Oct. 29Total assets under management continue to rise despite market volatilityHowever, despite the strong ETF demand, SOL price still declined 15% over the week, showing that derivatives and spot selling outweighed buy flows.Ether ETFs Log Fourth Consecutive Day of OutflowsMeanwhile, spot Ether ETFs recorded $177 million in outflows on Friday, marking a fourth straight day in the red. Ether prices also fell 11% over the week, reflecting weakening risk appetite.Market Outlook: All Eyes on the FedWith Bitcoin struggling to hold key technical levels and ETF flows turning sharply negative, analysts say the next major catalyst will likely come from the Federal Reserve’s policy direction, including hints about future rate cuts or liquidity injections.Until macro signals shift or ETF flows stabilize, analysts expect the crypto market to remain under pressure, with Bitcoin vulnerable to extended downside unless it regains critical support levels.