Bitcoin and Ethereum Plummet: $800 Million Lost as Retail Investors Sell Amidst Uncertainties

The crypto market is facing significant turbulence this week, with both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) experiencing substantial losses. Institutional investors remain resilient despite the sell-off, but retail sentiment is shifting towards selling pressure, leading to a combined $797 million outflow over the last 24 hours. This comes amidst a broader market trend marked by capital exhaustion, declining ETF inflows, and increased concerns about a potential crypto winter. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan offers contrasting perspectives on this downturn, emphasizing that institutional investors remain active buyers of Bitcoin, while retail traders are experiencing a wave of panic selling.