Bitcoin News Update: Bitcoin Drops Under $95,000 as ETFs See $3.2 Billion Outflow, Institutional Interest Declines

On November 17, 2025, Bitcoin dropped to its lowest point in six months, falling below $95,000. This sharp decline was driven by a mix of ETF outflows, decreasing interest from institutional investors, and the breakdown of crucial technical support levels, all of which intensified the selling pressure. The leading cryptocurrency by market value has now shed almost 25% since reaching its high of $126,000 on October 6, making this one of the most turbulent stretches in recent memory.

, the downturn stems from a blend of global economic uncertainty, diminished expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, and a shift in investor preference toward safer assets.

Over the past three weeks, digital asset investment products have experienced $3.2 billion in withdrawals, with U.S. spot

ETFs alone seeing $1.1 billion in outflows last week—the fourth-largest weekly loss on record . This wave of exits coincided with Bitcoin tumbling nearly 10% to $95,740, fueling worries about waning institutional interest. Crypto analytics firm Matrixport characterized the downturn as the onset of a "mini bear market," and less participation from long-term holders. In contrast, ETFs continued to attract investment, even as the wider crypto sector struggled, by more than 11% and 15%, respectively.

below the 50-week simple moving average (SMA) of $102,868 has nullified a bullish trend that had fueled several rallies since early 2023. This breakdown mirrors a similar pattern seen in MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares, where falling below the 50-week SMA has historically led to prolonged declines. Currently, traders are eyeing the $94,000 mark as a vital short-term support, while that any recovery near $102,868 could encounter renewed selling.

Despite the widespread decline, institutional appetite for Bitcoin has not vanished completely.

that it acquired 8,178 for $835.6 million at an average price of $102,171, representing its largest purchase since July. CEO Michael Saylor reaffirmed the company’s dedication to holding Bitcoin as a treasury reserve, and stressing a "multi-year strategy" for accumulating digital assets. Saylor also shared plans to grow a $1 trillion Bitcoin-based balance sheet, to support the issuance of over-collateralized credit products.

, JEXAI, a blockchain platform powered by AI, has introduced smart contracts aimed at maximizing crypto returns through adaptive energy allocation and support for multiple currencies. The platform claims it can cut electricity expenses by more than 60% while automatically adjusting computing resources for BTC, , and ETH. seeks to make passive income opportunities accessible to both beginners and seasoned investors looking to protect themselves from market volatility.

Although the short-term trend remains negative, some experts believe a recovery could be possible if liquidity conditions improve.

Derek Lim notes that the U.S. government’s return to regular operations and Japan’s proposed $110 billion stimulus could boost global liquidity. Furthermore, the Federal Reserve’s expected conclusion of quantitative tightening in December may provide additional support. : Bitcoin needs to stay above $88,000 to prevent deeper losses, and a weekly close below the 50-week SMA of $103,000 would be seen as a strong bearish indicator.

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