Bitcoin News Update: Bitcoin Drops 30% Amid ETF Withdrawals and Broader Economic Challenges

Bitcoin has experienced a deepening downturn, marking its fourth straight week of losses as traders contend with challenging macroeconomic factors and changing market mood. The value of

dropped close to 30% from its high in October, reaching $85,100 by November 21, from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, which have seen $3.79 billion in net outflows just this month. BlackRock’s (IBIT), the top ETF by assets, , making this its weakest month since launching in January 2024.

This downward trend has been worsened by a broader move away from risk, as the U.S. dollar gains strength and uncertainty around Federal Reserve policy continues to weigh on riskier investments.

as expectations for rate cuts by the central bank have diminished, with the probability of a 25-basis-point cut in December now at 46%, down from almost certain in October. A stronger dollar tends to make Bitcoin less attractive since it doesn’t yield interest, while .

the digital currency is currently oversold, with the RSI at 25.47 and the MACD showing a bearish trend. Still, some experts are cautiously hopeful for a recovery. For example, ARK Invest has continued to purchase during the downturn, such as BitMine and Bullish in November, despite the overall market decline. Cathie Wood’s company has maintained its optimistic long-term outlook, even though it has down to $1.2 million from $1.5 million.

Market confidence remains shaky, with platforms like Reddit showing increased caution among users.

, as 65,200 BTC were transferred to exchanges by traders reducing their exposure. At the same time, Bitcoin reserves and digital asset trusts (DATs) are feeling the strain, with some selling holdings to finance share repurchases amid lower valuations . The heightened volatility has also led to billions in forced liquidations, .

Looking forward, Bitcoin’s trajectory will depend on greater economic clarity and ETF fund flows.

, every $1 billion withdrawn from ETFs could lower Bitcoin’s price by 3.4%. On the other hand, renewed inflows or a rate cut by the Fed could spark renewed buying interest.

At present, the market is still correcting, with many participants choosing to wait for clearer signals. As one trader put it, “The excitement from earlier this year has completely faded,” and

an extended period of unpredictability.