BTC ETF Outflows and StanChart Forecast Revision
$410M outflow in BTC ETFs and Standard Chartered's $100k estimate. CryptoQuant $55k support, Goldman Sachs buys. RSI 30 oversold, strong S1 $65k. ETH-XRP-SOL fl
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Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs experienced selling pressure with a $410.4 million outflow on Thursday, bringing weekly losses to $375.1 million. This development coincided with Standard Chartered lowering its 2026 BTC price forecast from $150,000 to $100,000. The bank's report predicts that BTC could drop to $50,000 and Ether (ETH) to $1,400 in the coming months, but rise to $100,000 for BTC and $4,000 for ETH by year-end. ETF assets under management approached $80 billion, down from the October 2025 peak of $170 billion.
Daily flows in US spot Bitcoin ETFs since Monday. Source: SoSoValue
Detailed Outflow Analysis in US Spot BTC ETFs
All 11 BTC ETFs trended negative; BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) saw $157.6 million, Fidelity Wise Origin $104.1 million outflow. These sales indicate deteriorating market sentiment. BTC price is currently at 66,709.86 $ level, trading down -0.83% in the last 24 hours.
What Do Standard Chartered's BTC and ETH Price Forecasts Mean?
StanChart's revision reflects macroeconomic uncertainties and ETF sales. In the short term, Bitcoin (BTC) could drop to $50,000, but the year-end $100,000 target remains a bullish signal. For ETH, a rise to $4,000 is expected after a $1,400 bottom. These forecasts are analyzed in depth on our BTC detailed analysis pages.
Latest Status on ETH, XRP, and SOL ETF Flows
ETH ETFs reached $171.4 million weekly with a $113.1 million outflow. XRP ETFs experienced their first $6.4 million outflow, while Solana (SOL) ETFs recorded $2.7 million inflow. These mixed flows signal altcoin rotation.
| ETF Type | Daily Outflow/Inflow (Million $) | Weekly Total |
|---|---|---|
| BTC | -410.4 | -375.1 |
| ETH | -113.1 | -171.4 |
| XRP | -6.4 | -6.4 |
| SOL | +2.7 | +2.7 |
CryptoQuant Realized Price Support and BTC Bottom Levels
BTC's realized price chart. Source: CryptoQuant
CryptoQuant stated that BTC's realized price support is around $55,000 and that the extreme bear market has not yet started. RSI at 30.34 is in oversold territory; downtrend continues, Supertrend bearish. Strong supports:
- S1: 65,463.95 $ (Score: 77/100 ⭐ Strong)
- S2: 60,000 $ (Score: 72/100 ⭐ Strong)
Resistances: R1 67,036 $ (+0.54%), R2 70,165 $ (+5.23%). For detailed chart, BTC futures.
Institutional Purchases Boost BTC Support
Despite outflows, there are positive developments: Goldman Sachs accumulated $1.1 billion Bitcoin (BTC), $1 billion ETH, $153 million XRP, and $108 million SOL. Binance SAFU fund bought 4,545 BTC worth $304.58 million. Interactive Brokers launched Coinbase nano BTC and ETH futures 24/7. These moves support long-term accumulation. Click for ETH detailed analysis.
Critical Levels and Outlook for BTC Investors
BTC, which has fallen to $65,250, could test the $55,000 support. RSI oversold indicates high rebound potential. ETF AUM near $80 billion, far from October 2025 peak. Institutional inflows could balance selling pressure.
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