Bitcoin News Today: "Crypto ETFs See $3 Billion Outflow While Energy Storage Surges in Contrasting Markets"

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and ETFs saw a significant withdrawal of funds on November 20, as spot bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows totaling $903 million—marking the second-largest single-day outflow since their introduction in January 2024. The (IBIT), operated by , led the decline with $355.5 million redeemed, while Grayscale’s experienced a $199.35 million outflow in just one day. At the same time, Ethereum spot ETFs extended their streak of net outflows to eight days, losing another $262 million, .

This wave of selling mirrors broader market instability, with U.S. bitcoin ETFs shedding close to $3 billion in net outflows so far this month. Experts point to institutional investors cashing in profits before the year ends, a strategy described by Luno’s research team as “risk-off positioning.” “Major market participants are securing gains,” stated Przemysław Kral, CEO of European crypto exchange zondacrypto,

long-term investors may find more attractive entry levels.

Bitcoin’s value dropped by more than 9% within a day, trading at $83,884 at the time of writing, influenced by institutional withdrawals, miner profitability, and technical setbacks. Kral

but also pointed out that large-scale Bitcoin investors are still accumulating, indicating continued faith in the asset’s future prospects.

On the other hand, smaller crypto ETFs attracted new investments.

and funds respectively on Thursday, indicating a possible shift in investor preferences during the broader market downturn.

Elsewhere, Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) revealed a major expansion in its energy storage business, securing a 1,858 MWh contract in Canada. This development is part of the company’s larger project pipeline, which includes 5,600 megawatt-peak solar initiatives and 24,332 MWh of battery storage across North America. Rivals such as SolarEdge Technologies and Enphase Energy are also ramping up their storage capabilities, with SolarEdge

and Enphase .

Canadian Solar’s share price has soared 167.7% in the last six months, far outpacing the industry’s 33.9% rise. The company holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) and is forecasted to achieve 25.4% revenue growth in 2025.

robust earnings surprises and supportive regulatory conditions for renewables in major markets such as California and New York.

The contrasting patterns in ETF fund flows and energy storage investments underscore the market’s complexity. While cryptocurrency investors contend with volatility and profit-taking, the renewable energy sector continues to draw investment as global decarbonization efforts accelerate.