Bitcoin corrected to $76,901 on Monday, down 0.92% on the day, as investors de-risked ahead of a packed U.S. economic calendar capped by the Federal Reserve's rate decision. Ethereum slipped 1.43% to $2,285, tracking BTC lower.
Why it matters
The pullback ended a nine-day streak of spot Bitcoin ETF inflows. Roughly $313M in net outflows were reported on the session, a sharp reversal from the consistent bid that has anchored the market for the past two weeks. Total crypto market cap eased to $2.67T, with BTC dominance ticking up to 57.8% as altcoins gave back more ground. The Fear & Greed Index sits at 33 (Fear), and the Altcoin Index at 36/100, both signaling a defensive tape.
Market impact
Strategy bought through the dip, adding 3,273 BTC at an average of $77,906 to lift its holdings to 818,334 BTC — a continued bid from the largest corporate accumulator even as flows reverse at the fund level. The split is notable: the public-vehicle buyer keeps accumulating, while the spot ETF complex sees its first sustained outflow day in weeks. Small caps caught a bid despite the tape, with Bitway +50.7%, Eitherway +23%, Orca +22.8%, TAC +21.7%, and Swarms +20%. The macro calendar — U.S. CPI, PPI, and the Fed decision — is the swing factor for the week.
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Frequently asked questions
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Why is Bitcoin falling ahead of the Fed decision?
Bitcoin corrected to $76,901 as investors reduced exposure ahead of a heavy U.S. economic week that includes CPI, PPI, and the Federal Reserve rate decision. The 9-day ETF inflow streak also ended with $313M in outflows, adding to the defensive tone.
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How much did spot Bitcoin ETFs lose in the latest session?
Spot BTC ETFs recorded roughly $313M in net outflows, snapping a 9-day streak of consistent inflows. The reversal marked the largest outflow day in weeks and signaled a shift in the institutional bid that had supported the market.
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Did Strategy keep buying Bitcoin during the dip?
Strategy added 3,273 BTC at an average price of $77,906, lifting its total holdings to 818,334 BTC. The purchase continued the company's accumulation pattern even as spot ETF flows turned negative on the same session.
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What is the current Fear & Greed Index reading?
The Fear & Greed Index sits at 33, in the Fear zone. The Altcoin Index reads 36/100, also signaling a defensive market posture as BTC dominance rose to 57.8%.
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What macro events could move crypto this week?
The week features U.S. CPI, U.S. PPI, and the Federal Reserve rate decision. Each print has the potential to reset rate-cut expectations and drive outsized moves across BTC, ETH, and broader risk assets.
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