Bitcoin Updates: Institutional Investors Continue Buying Bitcoin Despite Market Sell-Off in Stocks and Cryptocurrencies

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Bitcoin Updates: Institutional Investors Continue Buying Bitcoin Despite Market Sell-Off in Stocks and Cryptocurrencies

Bitget-RWA2025/11/21 01:04

By:Bitget-RWA

- U.S. stocks closed lower Thursday as macroeconomic fears and Fed policy uncertainty drove Nasdaq over 2% down, with Bitcoin hitting $86,100. - Abu Dhabi's ADIC nearly tripled its stake in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF to $520 million, signaling institutional confidence amid crypto volatility. - CME FedWatch reduced December rate cut odds to 43.8%, while Bitcoin ETFs saw $75M inflows on Nov. 19 despite broader crypto selloffs. - Institutional caution persists as ETF outflows and whale selling tighten liquidity,

U.S. stock markets finished Thursday in the red,

Nasdaq

tumbled more than 2%, and

Bitcoin

briefly dipped to $86,100

American stocks wrapped up Thursday with losses, as the Nasdaq Composite dropped over 2% amid growing concerns about the economy and uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s next moves, which dampened investor confidence. The S&P 500 fell 0.92% to close at 6,672.41, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 1.18% to 46,590.24

according to market data

Intercontinental Exchange Inc.

(ICE) and

CME Group Inc.

Cl A (CME) both lagged behind other financial stocks, with

ICE

losing 1.14% and

CME

dropping 2.07%

according to market reports

. ICE’s decline left it 20.61% below its highest point in the past year, while CME’s loss ended a nine-day streak of gains

according to market analysis

Bitcoin also slid to $86,100 on Thursday, continuing its retreat from the October peak of $126,000. This drop reflected a wider downturn in digital assets, as U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs saw mixed investor activity. For example,

BlackRock's IBIT recorded a record $523 million outflow

on Nov. 18, but

inflows returned on Nov. 19

as Bitcoin’s price climbed back above $90,000.

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In the third quarter, the Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC) notably boosted its investment in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF,

nearly tripling its holdings to 8 million shares

, worth $520 million, suggesting that large investors remain confident despite recent volatility.

Market jitters were heightened by changing expectations for the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy. The CME FedWatch tool now puts the odds of a

43.8% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut

in December, reflecting less optimism than before. Analysts pointed to tighter liquidity, economic headwinds, and the 43-day U.S. government shutdown as key factors behind the declines in both stocks and Bitcoin. The Nasdaq Fear and Greed Index dropped to 11,

indicating extreme fear among traders

On Nov. 19, Bitcoin ETFs saw a return of investor money,

with $75.47 million in net inflows

. However, the rebound was uneven, as

Ethereum

and other altcoin ETFs continued to see outflows.

Solana

ETFs, in contrast,

bucked the trend with $55.6 million in inflows

after two new funds were introduced.

Large investors are still acting with caution.

Pepperstone's Dilin Wu noted

that ETF withdrawals and large holders selling have reduced liquidity, intensifying short-term price drops. Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi’s ADIC reaffirmed its view of Bitcoin as “digital gold,”

a sentiment echoed by crypto commentators

who see this as a strategic move to preserve value over the long term.

Attention now shifts to the Federal Reserve’s December meeting and broader economic signals to assess whether the recent stabilization can last. For now, the direction of both stocks and cryptocurrencies will likely be shaped by the interplay of institutional moves, economic data, and regulatory changes.

Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.

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