Record $1.26B Outflow Hits BlackRock Bitcoin ETF as Bearish Options Cost Soars
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, has encountered a monumental net outflow of $1.26 billion in November, marking the most significant withdrawal since its inception in January 2024. This outflow comes amidst a price decline of 16%, bringing the share price down to $52, a level not seen since April. The surge in put options prices, which are utilized to hedge against potential further declines, reflects traders' sentiments, with the 250-day put-call skew climbing to a seven-month high of 3.1%. This scenario exemplifies broader market struggles, as a total of 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs face collective withdrawals amounting to $2.59 billion. The increasing demand for protective put options indicates growing investor anxiety about the market's direction in the wake of significant redemptions.
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