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The largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, is currently trading around USD 109,000, as market dynamics show a mix of resilience at this level but growing fragility beneath the surface. According to recent on-chain and flow data, institutional demand is cooling, long-term holders are starting to hand off coins, and macro headwinds—led by Jerome Powell’s hawkish tone—are weighing on risk assets more broadly. Meanwhile, Solana (SOL) launched spot ETFs in the U.S., drew meaningful inflows, yet the price slid sharply—weak sentiment offsetting fresh capital.

Data from CryptoQuant show that U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF flows have flipped negative, signalling that the tide of fresh institutional accumulation that powered earlier rallies may be ebbing. At the same time, analytics firm Glassnode reports that long-term holders are increasingly selling into strength, a shift that raises questions about the durability of current support.

On the macro front, Powell’s remarks about inflation risks and the Federal Reserve’s reluctance to ease aggressively have lifted Treasury yields, tightened financial conditions and reduced risk-taking appetite. That ripple is reaching crypto markets, which often trade as a “risk-on” asset class.

Turning to Solana, the launch of spot ETFs such as the BSOL (Bitwise Solana Staking ETF) attracted over USD 100 million in early inflows. However despite the capital, Solana’s price fell by approximately 8 % in response, erasing its year-on-year gains. That drop was preceded by a large on-chain transfer of 1.1 million SOL (worth ~USD 200 million) from one major market player to another, sparking speculation of portfolio rotation or underlying caution.

For Bitcoin, this suggests the current price level around USD 109 K may hold for now—but the upward momentum is muted until a new wave of demand arrives or macro conditions shift in its favour. If ETF outflows continue and major holders accelerate distribution, the risk of a deeper correction remains real. For Solana, the disconnect between institutional inflows and falling price hints at underlying structural or sentiment issues that warrant watching.

In summary, crypto markets are pausing. The question is not whether the upside exists—the network statistics, product innovation and capital flows are still intriguing—but whether the fuel of fresh demand is sufficient to power the next leg higher. Until that shows up, expect range trading, elevated volatility and sensitivity to macro headlines.

Stay safe and stay observant in this evolving phase.
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