When flows reverse from inflows to outflows, it signals a change in institutional positioning. Back-to-back reversals after a brief rally often precede consolidation or deeper weakness.
Bitcoin's price correlation with ETF flows weakens when macro news dominates. The SEC vote cancellation and FOMC uncertainty in mid-August made flow trends a secondary signal.
Spot Bitcoin ETF outflows typically coincide with altcoin underperformance. Ethereum, Solana, and smaller cap tokens lagged BTC, suggesting a rotation away from risk and back into stablecoins or cash.
Positive flows can restart on macro clarity (Fed pivot hints, inflation data cooler than expected) or technical stability (price reclaiming weekly support). Monitor flows weekly, not daily.
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