Turbulent Times for Bitcoin: ETF Outflows Rock the Crypto King in March
Bitcoin is hitting rough waters in March 2025, and the numbers don’t lie. U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange traded funds (ETFs) are bleeding cash, with outflows surging past $1.33 billion this month alone, according to crypto socials and market trackers like SoSoValue. After a brutal February that saw a record $2.61 billion exit, the crypto giant is struggling to catch a break dipping below $80K as investor nerves fray.
What’s sparking this exodus? It’s a perfect storm: fears of U.S. interest rate hikes, economic slowdown whispers, and a post election hangover after Trump’s tariff threats rattled markets. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), once a darling of the ETF world, shed $418 million in a single week, while Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust continues its fee driven bleed out. Even Ethereum ETFs aren’t immune, losing $335 million in tandem.
But there is a glimmer of hope, crypto circles chatter hints at a slowdown in outflows, with a modest $13.3 million inflow on March 13 signaling a potential shift. Is this the bottom, or just a breather before the next plunge? Bitcoin’s faithful are holding their breath as the market teeters. One thing is certain: the ETF dream that propelled BTC to new heights is facing its toughest test yet. #Bitcoin #CryptoCrash #ETFOutflows