- Sentiment on social media platforms for Bitcoin has dropped significantly in recent days.
- ETF inflows for BTC increased despite the negative sentiment.
Bitcoins [BTC] The recent price drop has impacted several cryptocurrencies across the board as the overall market outlook has turned negative.
Sentiment is turning bearish
According to Santiment data, Bitcoin sentiment on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, Telegram, 4Chan and BitcoinTalk fell to the most bearish point in a year this week.
Traders expressed extreme fear, uncertainty and doubt (FUD) at unprecedented levels. This negativity could actually mean a buying opportunity.
Historically, when the public becomes this bearish, it can create an opportunity for a sharp rebound that catches the majority off guard.
So while the FUD can be deafening, it can also be a sign that a price swing is on the horizon.
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The influx is increasing
Bitcoin spot ETFs witnessed their highest daily net inflows in more than three weeks on July 8. Total inflows reached $295 million, indicating strong investor interest in Bitcoin despite the recent price drop.
This positive sentiment came even as the German government sold a record number of BTCs yesterday, amounting to $915.3 million.
Breaking down ETF inflows, Grayscale’s GBTC attracted $25.08 million, while BlackRock’s IBIT saw significantly larger inflows of $187 million. Fidelity’s FBTC also recorded healthy inflows of $61.54 million.
These figures suggest that investors are increasingly spotting ETFs as a convenient and regulated way to gain exposure to Bitcoin.
The net inflow of $295 million represents new capital entering the Bitcoin market through ETFs. This increased demand could push the price of BTC higher, especially if it continues over time.
It also indicates that despite waning sentiment on social media, institutions and fiat investors are optimistic about BTC’s future.
Source: SoSoValue
How are the holders doing?
At the time of writing, BTC was trading at $57,404.26. In the last 24 hours, the price of BTC has increased by 3.87%. Also, the MVRV ratio for BTC has dropped significantly in recent days despite the recent price increase.
Read Bitcoin’s [BTC] Price forecast 2024-2025
This indicated that the profitability of the addresses had declined and that most addresses would not make a profit if they sold their assets.
While this can negatively impact sentiment, it also provides less incentive for BTC addresses to sell their holdings, resulting in reduced selling pressure on the network.
Source: Santiment
