ETF Flows Signal Bitcoin Demand, Limited Near-Term Upside

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

Source: Coinmarketcap

Updated: Jan 23 2026

BTC-2.37%

ARK-4.145%

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ETF Liquidity Impact: In mid-January, Bitcoin ETFs experienced net outflows of $394 million in one day after a $100 million inflow the previous day, indicating volatility in market liquidity that could affect Bitcoin's short-term trajectory.
Slowing Institutional Demand: FBTC has not reached new highs since March 2025, and ARKB has been declining since July, suggesting that institutional demand has slowed, potentially limiting upside momentum in the near term.
Market Consolidation Phase: The liquidity trends from FBTC and ARKB indicate that the market is in a consolidation phase, with historical data suggesting that ongoing outflows from major ETFs could pressure Bitcoin in the coming weeks.
Trading Opportunities and Risks: While short-term rebounds may present trading opportunities, sustained gains depend on a shift in institutional activity, with ETF liquidity emerging as a primary driver of market confidence.

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Technical Analysis for BTC

Technical Sentiment Analysis for Bitcoin (BTC) As of , Bitcoin (BTC) is exhibiting a Sell technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 3 technical signals, shows that 0 indicators are flashing buy, while 3 are indicating sell.

Momentum Indicators: RSI, MACD & Overbought/Oversold Status Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for BTC stands at -, which suggests a Neutral condition. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) indicator is at -, providing a Neutral signal for short-term momentum. Other oscillators like the Stochastic Oscillator at - and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at - further confirm a - outlook for the stock.

Support, Resistance & Moving Averages From a structural perspective, BTC is trading below its 60-day moving average of $- and below its 200-day long-term moving average of $-. Key price levels to watch include the immediate resistance at $- and strong support at $-. A break above $- could signal a bull continuation, while falling below $- may test the next Fibonacci floor at $-.

Bitcoin (BTC) Support & Resistance Level

Name	S3	S2	S1	Pivot Points	R1	R2	R3
Classic	36037.796	48018.898	60307.816	72288.918	84577.836	96558.938	108847.856
Fibonacci	48018.898	57290.046	63017.77	72288.918	81560.066	87287.79	96558.938

About BTC

Bitcoin is a decentralized cryptocurrency originally described in a 2008 whitepaper by a person, or group of people, using the alias Satoshi Nakamoto. It was launched soon after, in January 2009.Bitcoin is a peer-to-peer online currency, meaning that all transactions happen directly between equal, independent network participants, without the need for any intermediary to permit or facilitate them. Bitcoin was created, according to Nakamoto’s own words, to allow “online payments to be sent directly from one party to another without going through a financial institution.”Some concepts for a similar type of a decentralized electronic currency precede BTC, but Bitcoin holds the distinction of being the first-ever cryptocurrency to come into actual use.

About the author

Ohris M. Greyoon

Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.

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