Analysts: Institutional Investors Are Tightening Risk Exposure Amid Heightened Macroeconomic Uncertainty

Odaily News According to data, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a net outflow of $708.7 million yesterday, marking the largest single-day capital outflow in nearly two months. Ethereum ETFs recorded a net outflow of $286.9 million yesterday. Against a backdrop of increasing macroeconomic uncertainty, institutional investors are further reducing their risk exposure.

Rachael Lucas, a crypto analyst at BTC Markets, stated that Wednesday's outflows are more indicative of typical "de-risking" behavior. She pointed out that when the macro environment turns unfavorable—such as rising interest rates, escalating geopolitical risks, or a sudden increase in market volatility—institutional investors often lead the way in withdrawing funds from high-beta assets. This is not a signal of structural weakness but rather institutions tightening their risk exposure ahead of uncertainty, and does not signify an abandonment of the crypto asset class. (The Block)