Is Bitcoin’s Reign Over? The Altcoin Uprising You Won’t Believe! 😱

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Dearest reader, it is with a heavy heart that I must report upon the recent tribulations of our once-beloved Bitcoin, which has found itself the subject of much scrutiny this week. The crypto market, in all its capriciousness, has been seized by a most alarming volatility. Following a rather unfortunate pullback, prompted by the overheated inflation print in the February 13 CPI report, our dear BTC has managed to stabilize, albeit precariously, just above the $97,000 mark. Yet, despite a rather modest daily gain of 0.54%, Bitcoin’s momentum appears to have withered in comparison to the exuberant altcoin market. How the mighty have fallen! 😅

Bitcoin’s Dominance: A Plunge Most Unfortunate

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A Dismal $650M Exodus

Another significant factor contributing to BTC’s stagnation is the growing trend of capital outflows from BTC-focused ETFs. Data from SosoValue’s Bitcoin ETF daily flows chart reveals a staggering $650 million in outflows over the past four trading days, spanning February 11 to February 15. One cannot help but wonder if institutional investors are de-risking their BTC positions, perhaps in a fit of panic, and rotating their funds into altcoins amid speculation of new ETF approvals. 🏃‍♂️💨

While Bitcoin ETFs enjoyed a robust inflow in January following the landmark approval of spot BTC ETFs, the recent reversal suggests a waning enthusiasm among institutional investors. What a fickle bunch they are! 😒

A Most Critical Threshold

Despite the positive sentiment in the altcoin markets, Bitcoin price forecast charts reveal a rather weak bullish momentum. Consolidating just below the midline of the Bollinger Bands near $97,260 at present, failure to close above $97,000 could see the bears regain control. What a turn of events! 🐻

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2025-02-15 02:32