As Bitcoin exchanges witnessed a massive $220 million in net outflows on March 25, 2025, investor sentiment seems to be turning a corner. This isn’t just a one-day anomaly. The crypto market has seen $424 million in total net outflows over the past week, with major exchanges like Binance leading the charge—shedding over 1200 BTC in just 48 hours. Bybit and Bitflyer aren’t far behind.
Meanwhile, whales are making waves. One Bitcoin heavyweight just added $200 million worth of BTC to their position in a single day. Talk about conviction. This same investor had been selling between the $100K and $86K range back in February. Guess they think the bottom’s in.
When whales make moves like this, it’s not just buying—it’s a market verdict. The bottom is officially in.
Another whale—dormant for eight whole years—suddenly moved 3000 Bitcoins worth a cool quarter billion. They’ve been hibernating since 2017, for crying out loud.
Institutional players aren’t sitting on the sidelines either. BlackRock has been gobbling up Bitcoin, adding 4,054 BTC across fifteen separate transactions. Their iShares Bitcoin Trust led ETF inflows, which totaled a hefty $744.4 million for the week ending March 21. Not too shabby.
The numbers don’t lie. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index jumped from 32 to 45 in just one week. People are less terrified than they were a month ago. Shocking.
Price action has been a rollercoaster. After touching $101,329 in early February, Bitcoin took a nosedive to $78,248 by month-end before recovering to its current $88,265. This dramatic volatility triggered a massive liquidation cascade across derivatives markets. The 20-weekly EMA at $88,682 remains a stubborn resistance level.
Regulatory winds are shifting too. The SEC dropped several high-profile lawsuits against major exchanges. About time.
With upcoming tariff escalations and the Fed’s hawkish stance looming, markets face headwinds. But Bitcoin’s outflows tell a different story—one of confidence. Smart money is moving crypto off exchanges into cold storage. They’re not selling; they’re hoarding. And maybe they know something you don’t.
This money movement mirrors the recent pattern where investors redirected funds from Bitcoin ETFs into gold ETFs, seeking more traditional safe havens during periods of market uncertainty. Meanwhile, environmentally conscious investors continue to question BTC’s long-term viability, considering that a single Bitcoin transaction consumes 851 kWh of electricity, equivalent to powering an American home for an entire month.
