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U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded $133.3 million in net outflows on Wednesday, as market sentiment remained deeply entrenched in “Extreme Fear.” The withdrawals also pushed weekly losses to $238 million, raising the possibility of a five-week consecutive outflow streak amid weakening institutional interest and tests of key technical support levels.
On Feb. 18 (ET), U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded total net outflows of $133 million. The BlackRock spot Bitcoin ETF IBIT accounted for the largest single-day net outflow at $84.19 million. Spot Ethereum ETFs posted total net outflows of $41.83 million, with the BlackRock spot Ethereum ETF also among the largest contributors.
The sustained selling pressure points to a shift in institutional behavior after a strong start to the year. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led the exits, with more than $84 million withdrawn in a single session.
Despite the outflows, total net assets in Bitcoin ETFs remain substantial at $83.6 billion, representing roughly 6.3% of Bitcoin’s total market capitalization. However, trading volumes stayed under $3 billion, suggesting buyers have not shown strong conviction to absorb the selling pressure immediately.
Bitcoin’s near-term outlook depends on whether it can reclaim support levels after dipping below $66,000. If outflows persist through Friday, the market would confirm its first five-week outflow streak since March 2025.
Analysts cited in the article suggest the behavior may reflect macro-sensitive “beta” trading rather than a fundamental breakdown. They also highlighted the $60,000 level as a critical psychological barrier.
As U.S. outflows weigh on sentiment, some investors are looking for alternative ways to engage with the Bitcoin ecosystem during a potential consolidation phase. The article notes that dip-buyers from strategy desks are accumulating on price weakness, while a separate narrative has focused on scaling infrastructure intended to increase on-chain activity during periods of weaker market conditions.
Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) is described as an ongoing presale for a Layer-2 network aiming to extend Bitcoin’s core strengths with faster, low-cost transactions and smart contract support. The project is presented as integrating Solana’s Virtual Machine (SVM) and a Canonical Bridge to Bitcoin.
The article states that the native HYPER token is intended to be used for network fees, governance, and staking. It also says early participants can lock tokens during the presale to earn rewards leading into launch. The presale is described as having a fixed supply of 21 billion tokens and staged pricing that increases as rounds progress, with exchange listings and mainnet deployment targeted for late 2025 to Q1 2026. The article further claims technical foundation support from audits by Coinsult and SpyWolf.
The article includes a disclaimer stating that Coinspeaker is committed to unbiased and transparent reporting, and that the content should not be taken as financial or investment advice. It advises readers to verify information and consult professionals before making decisions.
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