Institutional Investors Offload $690 Million in Bitcoin and Ethereum, Favor Altcoins

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Institutional investors have recently offloaded Bitcoin and Ethereum worth $690 million within a week, signaling a bearish outlook on these cryptocurrencies. In contrast, altcoins like Solana are attracting increased interest.

Significant Outflows from Digital Assets: CoinShare Report  

Over the past two weeks, digital asset investment products have seen a massive $1.2 billion in outflows, according to CoinShares. The report shows $484 million withdrawn in a single week, primarily from the United States ($475 million) and Canada ($109 million). However, Switzerland and Brazil bucked this trend, with inflows of $39 million and $48.5 million, respectively.

Rising Interest in Altcoins Analysed 

While Bitcoin and Ethereum faced heavy selling pressure, altcoins such as Solana have gained favour. Solana saw $2.7 million in inflows over the week. Currently trading at $127.85, SOL has experienced a 4.7% decline over the past 24 hours but a minor increase of 0.6% in the last hour. At the start of June 2024, Solana was priced around $166.14, peaking at $173.18 on June 4 before gradually weakening.

Institutional Sell-Off: Is this a True Correction?

The significant institutional sell-off has impacted Bitcoin and Ethereum prices, pushing Bitcoin below $61,000 and Ethereum under $3,300, each dropping nearly 5% in the last 24 hours. As per the CoinShare analysis, these outflows may indicate a true correction in the crypto market as institutional investors adjust their holdings, reflecting doubts about potential interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve this year.

In conclusion, the recent shift in institutional investor behaviour underscores a growing preference for altcoins amid a bearish stance on Bitcoin and Ethereum. This trend highlights changing dynamics in the cryptocurrency market. 

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