$BNB Bitcoin ETF inflows slump as BTC falls over 5% amid macroeconomic pressures

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds experienced a sharp drop in inflows on Jan. 7 as Bitcoin fell 5%, driven by rising expectations of a more hawkish approach from the Federal Reserve.

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, surged past $102,000 yesterday, sparking renewed optimism among investors anticipating a market rally ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration.

However, the gains were short-lived as Bitcoin dropped by 5.7% within 24 hours, weighed down by rising U.S. bond yields and investor caution ahead of key economic updates, including the Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes and nonfarm payroll data.

The increase in bond yields has fueled expectations of a more hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve. Officials have already signaled plans for only two interest rate cuts in 2025, fewer than previously anticipated. Investors are now awaiting the Fed’s meeting minutes, set to be released on Wednesday,Jan. 8, for more clarity on policymakers’ deliberations.

Further pressure on Bitcoin came from a U.S. Labor Department report revealing job vacancies had climbed to a six-month high, driven by growing demand in the services sector.

It precedes the crucial nonfarm payroll report scheduled for Friday. A stronger-than-expected jobs report could solidify expectations of prolonged Fed tightening, as a resilient labor market may continue to fuel inflationary pressures.

Bitcoin ETF inflows plunge by 94%

The falling Bitcoin price resulted in inflows of just $52.9 million across the 12 Bitcoin ETFs on Jan. 7, as expectations of a hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve dampened risk-on sentiment among investors. Notably, this figure represents a 94% drop compared to the $987 million inflows recorded the previous day.

According to data from SoSoValue, BlackRock’s IBIT was the only BTC ETF to record an inflow on Tuesday. The asset manager’s spot Bitcoin ETF drew in $596.11 million of inflows managing to offset the collective outflows.