Spot bitcoin ETFs log $649 million in net outflows

Bitcoin ETFs saw $648.6 million in net outflows across seven funds on Monday. This extended last week's total net outflows of $1 billion, which ended a six-week positive streak.

Among the funds, BlackRock's IBIT logged the largest outflows yesterday, worth $448.3 million, followed by $109.6 million from Ark & 21Shares' ARKB. Fidelity's FBTC reported $63.4 million in outflows, while funds from Bitwise, VanEck, Invesco, and Franklin Templeton also logged negative flows.

"Bitcoin ETF outflows reflect a short-term institutional risk-off move, driven by profit-taking and macro uncertainty," said Dominick John, analyst at Zeus Research.

"Institutions remain active but more tactical, using ETFs as liquidity tools to manage exposure. Flows now hinge on rates and volatility, with capital staying on the sidelines."

Bitcoin dropped below $77,000 over the weekend, impacted by renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran and rising oil prices, which fueled concerns about persistent inflation. The Zeus Research analyst also explained that higher U.S. Treasury yields drove ETF outflows as global liquidity tightened and the risk-free rates became more attractive. Combined with the inflation fears, the macro mix is pushing short-term de-risking among institutional holders, John said.

"Bitcoin is in a consolidating phase amid macro-driven volatility, holding a key support zone around $76,000-$77,000," John said. "Meanwhile, major stablecoins led by USDT and USDC have expanded in market cap, signaling sidelined liquidity building up on the sidelines and positioning for potential dip-buying opportunities if price revisits key levels."

Bitcoin Market Still Constructive

Other analysts said earlier this week that bitcoin and the crypto market remain structurally constructive, and are positioning for a potential bounce.

"Near-term volatility stays high, but this dip looks like healthy digestion in a broader uptrend," Andri Fauzan Adziima, research lead at Bitrue Research Institute, said. Analysts say holders should closely monitor signals from new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, and his tone on inflation, rates, and policy.

Searching for the Next Bitcoin

Despite Bitcoin facing short-term volatility and the risk of a correction, major market players are beginning to turn their attention to more promising coins of a similar type, such as Minotaurus (MTAUR) (https://minotaurus.io/).

At around 0.0001276 USDT, MTAUR is still positioned at a low entry level compared with many already-listed gaming tokens. A 20 USDT allocation would currently equal roughly 156,000 MTAUR, which means even a modest position gives holders exposure before the token reaches broader exchange availability. If later market adoption pushes MTAUR toward levels such as 0.012 USDT or 0.12 USDT, the difference from today's price would become substantial.

The presale has also continued to gain traction. Total early deposits have moved above 3.21 million USDT, showing that the project is attracting attention before its public listing. With an initial valuation near 5.6 million USDT, Minotaurus remains relatively small beside larger gaming and utility-focused crypto projects.

The token's role is also connected directly to the game itself. MTAUR is designed for in-game upgrades, items, and character customization, giving it a use case inside the Minotaurus ecosystem rather than making it dependent only on broader market sentiment.

Minotaurus has also completed audit-related checks. Reports highlighted on-chain verification of presale wallet activity and no outbound transactions during the presale period, which adds another transparency point for early participants.

Those interested in exploring the project further, including presale information and upcoming updates, can visit the official Minotaurus website (https://minotaurus.io/) to learn how to buy MTAUR before its wider market launch.

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