2026-01-05 05:26:46

Looking at the fund flow data over the past two weeks, you can see what tricks institutions are playing. The Bitcoin spot ETF had a single-day net inflow of $471 million, with a related product from a major asset management company alone accounting for $287 million. Ethereum ETFs haven't been idle either, attracting $174 million in the same period.

Ironically, going back two weeks and flipping through the records—during the entire period from November to December—these institutions疯狂砸盘离场, with a total outflow of up to $4.57 billion. From large-scale withdrawals to now疯狂扫货, the turnaround speed and tactics are so contrasting.

Take a look at this routine: cutting retail investors' meat at the end of the year, quietly building positions at the beginning of the year. Isn't this cyclical pattern of entering and exiting common in the crypto world?

BTC4,37%

ETH6,71%

View Original

This page may contain third-party content, which is provided for information purposes only (not representations/warranties) and should not be considered as an endorsement of its views by Gate, nor as financial or professional advice. See Disclaimer for details.

16 Likes

Reward
16
6
Repost
Share

Comment

0/400

DeFiChef

· 01-08 05:26

It's the same old trick, institutions dump the market and we catch the bag; they build positions while we jump in, no wonder we're getting cut. Institutions are like this—at the end of the year, they dump everything wildly, retail investors cry and shout, then at the beginning of the new year, they quietly start buying again. We retail investors are always the last to catch the bag. 45.7 billion outflow and only 4.71 billion net inflow so far? Where's the difference? Basically, they've eaten up all the cheap stuff. Look at how quickly they turn around—there's no hesitation between retreating and building positions. Meanwhile, we retail investors are still hesitating at the bottom, debating whether to buy the dip. It's always the same routine—after getting cut, we realize we've been played. Next time, we'll just get cut again.

View OriginalReply0

BearMarketMonk

· 01-07 19:46

Damn, this move is really brilliant. I've seen through it long ago. It's the same old trick, retail investors get wiped out one after another, then they turn around to accumulate shares. With this wave at the beginning of the year, how many people will be washed out again?

View OriginalReply0

BearMarketLightning

· 01-05 05:56

Oh man, I've seen through this routine long ago, they play the same game every year. The institutions are really incredible. They don't sell a single coin when dumping, but when they start buying up, their moves are so big... retail investors are just here to join the fun. 45.7 billion in outflows and now they’re turning around to buy again, anyone in this situation would feel emo. Here they come again, this kind of drama plays out in the crypto world every year, and we still can't learn. The frequent entry and exit of big players indicate that the bottom is really close... but we still need to keep our eyes wide open.

View OriginalReply0

token_therapist

· 01-05 05:56

Damn, it's starting again. This routine happens every year. It's always a dump first, then a sweep-up. Retail investors are still confused, while institutions are already making a killing. These big players are really ruthless. They dump 4.57 billion to scare retail investors into selling, then in just a week they buy it all back, making a profit from the price difference. Just thinking about it makes me suffocate. The cyclical nature of the crypto market is just a trick; retail investors can never guess the next move. Feels like I'm just a tool in the market... So when is the retail investors' opportunity? It seems like I always miss the chance.

View OriginalReply0

DAOplomacy

· 01-05 05:52

ngl the flow data here is... *interesting*, but like... arguably we're just observing what happens when incentive structures get misaligned, y'know? institutions dump, then scoop. rinse repeat. governance primitives in action tbh

Reply0

MetaNomad

· 01-05 05:45

Alright, alright, it's the same old trick again, just a different flavor. Throwing out 4.5 billion and then immediately making money—how clear-headed must they be? That's why I never chase highs anymore. I'll wait until they finish cutting. Spot ETF attracting funds is fine, but what I care about is how many retail accounts will be wiped out after this wave. It's always the same—clear out at the end of the year, cut losses, then hide at low points at the beginning of the year. The problem is, we just can't keep up with the rhythm. Institutions are playing the information gap; we can only watch in frustration.

View OriginalReply0