Institutional selling overwhelmed Bitcoin in May as ETF outflows hit multi-week highs and Iran conflict escalation rattled crypto markets.

Bitcoin and Ethereum extended losses as macroeconomic concerns, ETF outflows and geopolitical uncertainty weighed on investor sentiment. More than $400 million in leveraged crypto…

BlackRock's IBIT now holds $61.1 billion in net assets against $64.8 billion in cumulative inflows, a difference of roughly $3.7 billion.

Bitcoin, Ethereum and the future of finance

Bitcoin held below $78,000 as spot ETFs shed over $1 billion for a second straight week and U.S.-Iran deal speculation rattled markets.

Institutional selling overwhelmed Bitcoin in May as ETF outflows hit multi-week highs and Iran conflict escalation rattled crypto markets.

Crypto ETP outflows extended to $1.47B last week as bitcoin posted its worst weekly redemption of 2026 with risk-off spreading globally.

Analysts warn of a range trap as underwater bitcoin buyers build resistance near $79,000 and tensions flare again in the Middle East.