Bitcoin News Today: Investors Reallocate Amid Binance Inflows and Bitcoin ETF Outflows

Users of Binance deposited over $1.65 billion in stablecoins during the week, a move that typically signals an increase in demand for spot cryptocurrencies following recent market turbulence [1]. This surge in stablecoin inflows occurred alongside nearly $1 billion in Ether (ETH) withdrawals, indicating a strategic shift in capital allocation by traders [1]. This marks the second instance this month where Binance has seen stablecoin inflows exceeding $1.5 billion, highlighting a trend of capital re-entry into the spot market [1]. According to onchain analytics provider CryptoQuant, this pattern is indicative of a renewed interest in digital assets despite the broader market sell-off [1].

The recent inflow into Binance comes amid broader volatility in the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether retreated from recent gains, with Bitcoin briefly dipping below $109,000 on Tuesday [1]. The sell-off was exacerbated by a large whale offloading 24,000 BTC on Sunday, triggering significant liquidation pressures [1]. The decline was also compounded by a growing divergence between Bitcoin's price and the global M2 money supply, marking the largest such gap in two years [1]. This deviation raised questions among traders about the reliability of traditional macroeconomic indicators as guides for short-term Bitcoin trends.

Meanwhile, the movement of capital into Binance occurred against a backdrop of ongoing outflows from U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to CoinShares, these ETFs recorded over $1 billion in outflows last week [4]. The sell-off continued for six consecutive days before reversing slightly on Monday, with spot Bitcoin ETFs recording $219 million in net inflows [2]. Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) and BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led the inflow surge, with contributions of $65.56 million and $63.38 million, respectively [2]. This partial reversal coincided with a shift in investor sentiment after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech was interpreted as more dovish than expected [2].

The outflow trend for Bitcoin ETFs suggests broader uncertainty among investors. Analysts have noted that these outflows may be linked to Bitcoin’s price struggles, as the cryptocurrency’s monthly net inflow stands at a net outflow of $972 million, the second-largest since the ETFs were launched in January 2024 [3]. In contrast, Ether ETFs have seen robust inflows this month, accumulating $3.23 billion in net inflows [3]. This disparity in ETF performance may reflect diverging market expectations for Bitcoin and Ethereum, with Ethereum showing stronger investor confidence.

The recent volatility in crypto ETPs has also been significant, with global crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) recording $1.43 billion in outflows last week—the largest since March 2025 [4]. The drop was attributed to polarized investor sentiment surrounding U.S. monetary policy, with pessimism driving $2 billion in outflows during the early part of the week [4]. However, this sentiment reversed late in the week following Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, which prompted $594 million in inflows [4]. Despite this, Bitcoin ETPs continued to see larger outflows than their Ether counterparts [4].

The interplay between stablecoin movements, ETF outflows, and broader market sentiment reflects the dynamic nature of the cryptocurrency market. As traders position for a potential rebound, the direction of capital flows remains a critical barometer for the market’s health and future trajectory. The coming weeks will likely determine whether the recent outflows represent a short-term correction or a broader shift in investor strategy.

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[1] Binance Stablecoin Inflows BitCoin Price (https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-stablecoin-inflows-bitcoin-price)

[2] Spot Bitcoin ETFs Break Outflow Streak 219M Fidelity BlackRock (https://cointelegraph.com/news/spot-bitcoin-etfs-break-outflow-streak-219m-fidelity-blackrock)

[3] Bitcoin ETFs Need to Pull in Nearly USD1B This Week to Avoid Second-Biggest Monthly Outflow on Record (https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/08/26/bitcoin-etfs-need-to-pull-in-nearly-usd1b-this-week-to-avoid-second-biggest-monthly-outflow-on-record)

[4] Crypto Funds 1.4 Billion Outflows BitCoin Ethereum (https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-funds-1-4-billion-outflows-bitcoin-ethereum)