The $4B Whale Accumulation vs. $1.6B ETF Outflows: The Battle for BTC Direction đłâď¸đ
The last 48 hours reveal a deep structural divergence in the market. While retail sentiment hits "Extreme Fear" (index at 11), on-chain data confirms wallets holding >1,000 BTC accumulated **53,000 BTC (~$4B) this week**âthe strongest buying since November .
However, institutional demand via ETFs remains weak. January saw **$1.6B in outflows**, and February continues with persistent redemptions . This isn't capital leaving crypto; it's rotation. Smart money is moving from public ETFs to direct custody, while capital flees high-beta alts for stability in BTC and ETH
The Trade Setup:
¡ **$BTC** is holding a critical support zone ($66.5kâ$67.5k) after sweeping sell-side liquidity. A reclaim of $68.5k could trigger a squeeze toward range highs .
¡ $LINK shows strength, with ETFs now holding 1.16% of the supply after steady inflowsâa sign of institutional conviction in infrastructure .
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