Bitcoin News Today: Crypto at a Turning Point: ETF Withdrawals and Federal Reserve Announcements Trigger Bitcoin's Sharpest Drop Since 2022

Bitcoin is on track for its steepest monthly drop since 2022, with the cryptocurrency hovering around $95,000 as of November 18, 2025, after reaching a high above $126,000 at the end of October.

, the decline has intensified due to unprecedented outflows from exchange-traded funds, changing signals from the Federal Reserve, and declining investor confidence, casting doubt on the durability of the crypto market’s recent surge during the Trump administration.

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ETF sector experienced $1.32 billion in withdrawals from November 10 to 14, with . This comes after $2.4 billion was pulled out in early November, pointing to a widespread retreat from speculative positions. At the same time, ETFs , with net outflows totaling $728.3 million in the same timeframe. Experts attribute this pattern to investors taking profits after October’s rally and a lack of new drivers for further price increases.

Major institutional investors have also come under strain.

, saw its stock fall 1.2% in premarket trading as Bitcoin’s value slipped. Likewise, but reported a 1.3% drop in share price after earnings as Bitcoin continued to decline. The company, which , owns 4,004 BTC worth about $400 million.

. While some, such as Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan, support holding off on rate cuts until inflation is clearly under control, . to prevent a “liquidity crisis,” pointing out that Bitcoin’s 35% drop from its peak and Ethereum’s 45% slide are signs of a stressed market. Still, Boston Fed President Susan Collins urges caution, stressing that any policy changes should be guided by incoming data.

Market mood has turned decidedly negative.

— its lowest point since February 2025 — as Bitcoin neared its lowest level in six months. , pointing to stronger fundamentals from ETF growth and clearer regulations under the new administration. , though experts are divided on whether the market has reached the necessary conditions for a true bottom.

Technical indicators offer a mixed outlook.

has lost close to 60% of its value since July, a drop made worse by share dilution from equity and convertible bond sales. The company’s price-to-earnings ratio is now 8.67, . Meanwhile, in premarket trading after NVIDIA’s strong earnings, signaling renewed optimism in the tech sector.

Global economic trends add further complexity. Japan’s $135 billion stimulus and a weakening yen have

, which has often benefited from yen carry trades in the past. A possible interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan could spark more volatility, while U.S. fiscal policy and liquidity remain key factors.

As the Federal Reserve considers its next steps and ETF withdrawals continue, the cryptocurrency market stands at a pivotal moment. Whether this downturn is a short-term correction or signals a more fundamental change will hinge on institutional strength, regulatory developments, and

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