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Solana Outshines Bitcoin and Ethereum in Recent Crypto Investment Trends
In a recent report from CoinShares, global cryptocurrency investment products related to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) encountered substantial outflows, totaling $1.1 billion over the past week. Contrastingly, Solana (SOL) investment products witnessed an impressive $291 million in inflows.
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Bitcoin and Ethereum Face Outflows, While Solana Sees Inflows
The cryptocurrency investment landscape faced a net outflow of $812 million in the past week, primarily driven by significant withdrawals from Bitcoin products, which saw $719 million in outflows. Ethereum investment products also experienced a downturn, losing approximately $409.4 million. This decline is attributed to revised economic expectations, with stronger-than-expected macroeconomic data in the U.S., such as GDP growth and durable goods orders, affecting market sentiment.
Despite these short-term outflows, the cumulative month-to-date (MTD) inflows remain robust at around $4 billion, while the year-to-date (YTD) inflows are approaching $39.6 billion, nearing last year’s record of $48.6 billion.
Notably, BlackRock’s iShares spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) experienced a $68 million reduction in funds. Grayscale Investments’ GBTC ETF saw outflows of $300 million, and Fidelity’s FBTC recorded $738 million in withdrawals. Interestingly, the report highlights a lack of increased demand for short-Bitcoin products, indicating that the negative sentiment might be temporary and not deeply entrenched.
On a geographical note, the United States led with outflows totaling $1.03 billion, while Swedish crypto investment products lost $13.4 million. Conversely, Swiss products gained $126 million, and Canadian investments saw $58.6 million in inflows.
Solana investment products, on the other hand, have been a bright spot, attracting $291 million in inflows. Year-to-date, Solana has accumulated $1.8 billion in investments, showcasing its growing appeal. The positive investment trends coincide with bullish price movements for SOL, which is steadily approaching its all-time high (ATH) of $293, achieved earlier this year.
Market analysts suggest that the optimistic price action for Solana is partly due to the increased likelihood of spot SOL ETFs receiving approval soon. Recent reports indicate that these ETFs could gain approval within two weeks.
Macroeconomic Influences on the Cryptocurrency Market
According to recent data from FedWatch, there is a 68% probability that the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) will reduce interest rates by 50 basis points (bps) at its December 10 meeting. Such a rate cut could be advantageous for risk-on assets, including cryptocurrencies like BTC, ETH, and SOL.
Additionally, if future inflation readings fall below expectations, the Fed might consider more aggressive rate cuts, further benefiting the crypto market. As of the latest data, Bitcoin is trading at $113,628, reflecting a 3.1% increase in the past 24 hours.
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