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- Bitcoin (BTC) has maintained its downward trend over the last week, falling below the $40,000 threshold for the first time in more than two weeks as spot Bitcoin ETFs prompted a sell-off rather than an increase in demand.
Bitcoin (BTC) has sustained its downward path over the past week, dipping below the $40,000 level for the first time in over two weeks.
As per Coinstats, Bitcoin (BTC) is presently trading at $38,967.62, having lost nearly 7% of its value in the last 24 hours and 8% over the past week.
BTC Price Chart | Source: Coinstats
The recent price decline follows shortly after the highly anticipated approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States.
These investment instruments, which enable investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin without directly acquiring the cryptocurrency, were regarded as a significant achievement for the digital asset sector.
However, rather than sparking a surge in demand, the introduction of Bitcoin ETFs seems to have resulted in a sell-off.
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Analysts suggest that investors are liquidating their positions in ETFs, particularly Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust, which has recently transitioned to a spot BTC ETF.
The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust previously functioned like a closed-end investment vehicle, complicating the process for investors to redeem their shares.
Following the conversion, investors have been quick to withdraw funds, resulting in a substantial outflow of Bitcoin from the fund. This has subsequently exerted downward pressure on Bitcoin’s price.
The wider cryptocurrency market is also under strain, with altcoins such as Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) both facing significant declines.
ETH has decreased by more than 4.45% in the past 24 hours and is trading at $2,214, while SOL has dropped by 6.09% in a day, currently valued at $80.12.
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