Bitcoin ETFs Bleed for 4th Straight Day, But Big Players Still Buying
Despite $196 million in outflows from Bitcoin ETFs on Aug. 5, institutions continue to accumulate the digital asset, hinting at long-term bullish confidence.
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Despite $196 million in outflows from Bitcoin ETFs on Aug. 5, institutions continue to accumulate the digital asset, hinting at long-term bullish confidence.
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