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Bitcoin Declines to $74,300 Amid Significant Outflows from U.S. Spot ETFs
CRYPTO
Bitcoin Declines to $74,300 Amid Significant Outflows from U.S. Spot ETFs
The price of bitcoin dropped sharply to $74,300 as U.S.-listed spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded over $2.26 billion in outflows during the past fortnight, according to CoinDesk.
May 23, 2026, 11:33 AM - Source: CoinDesk
Bitcoin experienced a sharp price decline, reaching $74,300, alongside noticeable investor outflows from U.S.-listed spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds. According to CoinDesk, these ETFs have collectively seen more than $2.26 billion withdrawn by investors over the last two weeks. The reported trend underscores a period of increased volatility and cautious sentiment in the cryptocurrency market, with the scale of ETF outflows highlighting potential shifts in investor confidence or broader market dynamics.
While the reasons for these withdrawals remain under discussion, such movements can reflect changing risk appetites or responses to macroeconomic factors. Investors and market observers are monitoring further developments in both ETF participation and underlying bitcoin pricing as the situation evolves.
Original source link: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/05/23/bitcoin-tanks-to-usd74-300-as-spot-etfs-bleed-usd2-26-billion-in-two-weeks
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