ETH institutional products are depleting as investors exit positions due to bearish sentiments ahead of ETF listings.
Despite the widespread expectation of spot ETF listing in the United States, Ethereum institutional products have experienced outflows recently. This outflow depicts the cryptocurrency market’s current state, characterized by persistent adverse fluctuations and low sentiments following the Bitcoin price decline below $70,000.
Crypto funds exhibit some levels of institutional investment in the market, with periods of inflows indicating favorable interest in products. The market experienced a general decline last week, with Ethereum dominating the figures, resulting in $30 million outflows. Last week, Ethereum institutional products experienced losses of $60.7 million, effectively eliminating inflows into other assets.
Ethereum was in the red zone, as Bitcoin funds realized $10 million in gains, and multi-asset funds had $17.9 million in profits. Last week’s $60 million outflows have increased the monthly exits to $37 million, and the year-to-date flows to $25 million. This decline in Ethereum institutional products has resulted in the assets being the largest loser since August 2022, totaling $61 million.
Why did Ethereum institutional products decline?
Institutional investors have temporarily withdrawn from the asset for various reasons despite the momentum of spot Ethereum ETF approvals. This withdrawal has decreased assets under management (AUM) to $14.35 billion. The asset’s price has reduced with future projections, resulting in a reduction of Ethereum funds.
Most holders anticipated the reduced price would affect their gains and restructured their holdings. Ethereum follows a comparable trajectory to Bitcoin, which experienced a minor price decline in December, albeit with more substantial outflows. ETH is currently trading at $3,404, a decrease from the $3,700 it reached last month. Reduced disbursements from other funds and general negative market sentiments are contributing factors.
Bulls embrace positives
Potential price highs are anticipated by Ethereum enthusiasts following the listing, which is expected to occur this summer. Other altcoins were impacted by the 22% increase in the asset’s price due to spot ETF applications last month. Institutional inflows are prioritized in these highs before recent corrections. In general, users have noted the rapid increase in Bitcoin’s price since the approval of ETFs on January 11. The cost of Bitcoin (BTC) reached a new all-time peak of over $73,000.