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Bitcoin faces rare back-to-back quarterly losses amid ETF outflows and Fed rate hike concerns

Bitcoin is on track for a rare consecutive quarterly loss, pressured by significant US spot ETF outflows totaling around $1.8 billion last week. Analysts note that Bitcoin is holding a key support level despite these outflows and growing market expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes.

Published 2026-06-29 11:50 UTCUpdated 2026-06-29 12:45 UTC
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Morning Minute on Bitcoin quarterly losses
Decrypt · decrypt.co · 2026-06-29 11:50 UTC
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Overview

Bitcoin is on track for a rare consecutive quarterly loss, pressured by significant US spot ETF outflows totaling around $1.8 billion last week. Analysts note that Bitcoin is holding a key support level despite these outflows and growing market expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes.

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1.29
Momentum 24h
3
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3
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2
Source types
2
Duplicate ratio
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Why now
  • Recent $1.8B outflows from US spot Bitcoin ETFs occurred last week, intensifying downward pressure.
  • Market focus on Federal Reserve policy decisions is rising, influencing crypto market dynamics.
  • Bitcoin's current price action near key support levels is critical for short-term market direction.
Why it matters
  • Bitcoin's rare consecutive quarterly losses indicate increased market volatility and investor caution.
  • Significant ETF outflows reflect shifting investor sentiment and liquidity pressures in crypto markets.
  • Fed rate hike expectations add macroeconomic uncertainty impacting crypto asset prices.
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  • Continuity stage: emerging_confirmed.
  • Current status: open.
  • 3 current source-linked posts are attached to this storyline.
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