2026-01-16 09:23:48

Spot ETF Inflows Signal Mixed Market Sentiment

Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs recorded $416 million in net inflows yesterday, reflecting persistent institutional interest despite recent market volatility.

Looking at the blockchain data, the picture becomes more nuanced. Short-term holders are actively trimming positions during price rallies—a classic profit-taking pattern we see during upswings. Meanwhile, long-term holders show remarkable steadiness, barely budging their positions.

This divergence tells an interesting story: fresh capital keeps flowing in, but the hands that have conviction? They're not selling. When you see capital accumulation paired with seasoned holders staying put, that's typically when things get interesting. The structural foundation looks solid.

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NFTPessimist

· 11h ago

Long-term holders are still holding tightly; this is the real signal. When retail investors cut losses, the whales didn't move. What does that indicate?

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SmartContractPlumber

· 11h ago

Short-term chip sell-off, long-term holdings remain unmoved—this is the difference between having confidence and lacking it. An entry of 416 million is not enough to change the overall situation; the key is who is holding the line.

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VCsSuckMyLiquidity

· 11h ago

Long-term holders are as steady as a rock. This is the true confidence... Institutions are really quietly building positions.

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LiquidatedNotStirred

· 11h ago

Long-term holders haven't moved, institutions are still buying... Basically, retail investors are taking losses to give profits to big players.

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CounterIndicator

· 11h ago

Long-term holders remain unmoved, indicating nothing has changed, still the same old script.

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NFTragedy

· 11h ago

Long-term holders hold tightly, while short-term traders run at high levels. This is the true reflection of the market... Over 400 million still flowing in, indicating that some people are still optimistic, or institutions are lurking? However, it feels a bit different this time; the fundamentals are indeed stable.

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