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Bitcoin Steadies Near $91,000 as ETF Outflows Extend to Three Days

Analysts frame the setback as a tactical reset, citing deleveraging and two-way ETF flows that suggest stabilization rather than structural stress.

Overview

  • U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded about $935 million in net outflows over three sessions through Thursday, including roughly $205 million on the day, after early‑January inflows reversed.
  • Bitcoin briefly fell to around $89,200 before recovering to roughly $91,000, leaving year‑to‑date gains modest and rallies capped by nearby resistance.
  • Derivatives positioning has reset, with futures open interest sliding to late‑2022 levels as traders closed leveraged bets, a backdrop that often precedes consolidation.
  • JPMorgan and other analysts describe the pattern as two‑way, tactical rotation rather than forced selling, pointing to early signs of flow stabilization.
  • On‑chain metrics highlight overhead supply, with short‑term holders’ cost basis near $99,000–$100,000 and a dense breakeven zone from about $92,100 to $117,400 likely to restrain upside until reclaimed.