Bitcoin Price Falls Amid Regulatory Woes and Outflows from Investment Products
Bitcoin price fell on Tuesday as regulatory concerns and outflows from investment products continued to weigh on sentiment towards cryptocurrencies. The leading cryptocurrency dropped 1% in the past 24 hours to $63,558.2, reflecting the ongoing challenges facing the market.
A report revealing that less than 10% of stablecoin transactions were organic raised doubts about the true level of retail demand for crypto. This news, coupled with potential regulatory action against Robinhood Markets Inc and a delay in a key decision on ETFs by the SEC, added to the negative sentiment surrounding cryptocurrencies.
Furthermore, data from CoinShares showed that crypto investment products experienced a third consecutive week of outflows, totaling $435 million, with Bitcoin products seeing outflows of $423 million. This trend, along with the lack of immediate catalysts for the market, contributed to the overall bearish outlook.
In the altcoin market, Ethereum sank 3.4% to $3,069.52 after the SEC postponed a decision on spot ETFs tracking the altcoin for U.S. markets. The regulator is now expected to make a decision in early July, with speculation rife that applications for a spot Ethereum ETF will be rejected.
Overall, the cryptocurrency market remains under pressure as regulatory uncertainties and outflows from investment products continue to dampen investor sentiment. With no clear catalysts in sight, the future direction of cryptocurrencies remains uncertain.