Breaking news on 19/11: According to MarketWatch, the iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) recorded a massive withdrawal – about 1.6 billion USD from 30/10 to 17/11, with one day alone seeing ~447 million USD withdrawn.
This is a clear signal that institutional capital is withdrawing from BTC – not a massive sell-off.
The reason may be due to lower expectations of Fed rate cuts or increased macroeconomic risks → ETF investors need to shift capital to safer places.
For newcomers: do not panic sell all your Bitcoin — but also be cautious if you are heavily reliant on ETFs as a long-term capital holding channel.
Experience: if you are investing long in BTC, diversify your capital: keep part in spot, the other part if using ETF should monitor the withdrawal flow – don't let the entire portfolio be affected by institutional withdrawals.
Technique: if the BTC price is under pressure, you might consider placing a "backup order" (limit buy) at key support areas, or holding more stablecoins to seize opportunities if the market corrects further.
Large ETF withdrawals are a warning, not a doom order.
Better risk management than fear — diversifying capital and preparing flexibly will help you survive when the organization changes strategy.
