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In an unexpected twist, U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) witnessed net outflows totaling $127.12 million on Wednesday, despite a broad-based rally in both traditional finance (TradFi) and crypto markets. This is puzzling, considering such rallies are typically accompanied by bullish inflows into risk assets, including Bitcoin and crypto-related funds. The outflows were led by BlackRock’s IBIT, which saw a significant $89.71 million exit, followed by Grayscale’s GBTC, shedding $33.8 million, according to SoSoValue data. Smaller issuers like VanEck and WisdomTree also reported negative flows. Surprisingly, Bitwise’s BITB stood out as the only fund reporting positive inflows of $6.71 million. This marks the fifth consecutive day of negative flows for spot Bitcoin ETFs, raising critical questions about investor sentiment and the actual drivers of these funds in the current macro environment. Is the Trump Tariff Pause Not Enough to Reignite Bitcoin ETF Demand? Image Source: SoSoValue President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement of a 90-day pause on new tariffs and a reduction in reciprocal duties to 10% for most countries acted as a massive catalyst for global equities. However, the policy simultaneously introduced a sharp escalation against China, with tariffs rising to 125%—a signal of selective economic aggression. While this spurred a record rally across equity markets—S&P 500 up 9.52%, Nasdaq up 12.16%, and Dow up 7.87%—Bitcoin ETFs didn’t share the enthusiasm. This divergence suggests that macroeconomic clarity alone isn’t enough to pull capital back into crypto funds. The message from Spot Bitcoin ETF investors seems clear: short-term policy relief isn’t enough to override deeper concerns, possibly related to regulatory overhangs, profit-taking after earlier inflows, or a tactical shift away from ETF structures. Could Grayscale’s GBTC Be Driving Broader Outflows? Grayscale’s GBTC has long been a key player in institutional Bitcoin exposure. Yet its consistent outflows hint at continued profit realization…

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