Over $465 million Bitcoin ETF outflows: BTC resistance levels in focus

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Highlights

Over $465 million flowed out of U.S. Bitcoin ETFs in two days, sharply reducing institutional liquidity and dampening trading activity.
Rising Treasury yields and continued regulatory uncertainty are causing investors to retreat from Bitcoin, with new capital shifting toward ether funds.
Despite short- and medium-term bullish signals, Bitcoin trades within $63,314–$65,331 as overbought indicators and weak intraday demand point to potential volatility.

ETF outflows and rising yields fuel liquidity retreat in bitcoin

Bitcoin has experienced over $465 million in ETF outflows across just two days, a substantial withdrawal that has diminished institutional liquidity and weighed on overall trading engagement, according to Interactivecrypto. This pullback has been amplified by surging U.S. Treasury yields and ongoing regulatory uncertainty, prompting institutions to reduce exposure and further suppressing demand. Notably, spot Bitcoin ETF trading volumes in the U.S. have now dropped to their lowest full-week level since October 2024, while Cryptopolitan highlights a shift in investor preference towards ether funds, which attracted more new capital over the past week.

Mixed momentum as overbought signals clash with waning demand

BTC/USD is trading above the MA-20 and MA-50 but remains below the MA-200 level on the daily chart. The Ichimoku Kijun support stands at $64,204. Momentum indicators show a mixed configuration: MACD signals Buy and ADX reads Neutral, while RSI is at 62.15 (Buy). Stoch RSI, CCI, and Bull/Bear Power all indicate overbought or strong buyer dominance intraday, and the Awesome Oscillator confirms bullish momentum. However, multiple overbought signals alongside the price holding near the session low suggest weakening short-term demand even as momentum remains up.

Breakout risk elevated as bitcoin consolidates near volatility band

Over the next 2 to 3 trading days, BTC is expected to hold within a typical volatility band between $63,314 and $65,331. There is a 57% probability of an upward breakout from this range, while a downward move remains possible but less likely at 43%. If the upper boundary of $65,331 is breached, further upside could follow; conversely, a drop below $63,314 would likely open the door to additional selling.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, sees current Bitcoin sentiment as fragile due to large ETF outflows, weak trading volumes, and a visible shift of institutional interest toward ether funds. He notes that, despite temporary bullish signals from technicals, overbought momentum is clashing with a lack of fresh demand and persistent regulatory uncertainty. The analyst remains defensive while BTC is below the MA-200 and as long as trading remains subdued. "Until institutional flows recover and price reclaims stronger resistance, I remain cautious on Bitcoin in the short term."

Earlier, analysts noted that declining institutional appetite and persistent selling pressure had left Bitcoin vulnerable to further downside. The current stabilization above key short- and medium-term moving averages, even amid heavy ETF outflows and shifting investor preferences, introduces a cautious new backdrop where a sustained move above $65,331 could signal a robust trend reversal worth monitoring.

Source of Data: BTC Price Analysis by TU

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