Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Show Signs of Slowing Recovery Amid Capital Outflows and Risk Aversion

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As Bitcoin (BTC) struggles to reclaim the $80,000 mark, large-scale capital outflows from virtual asset spot ETFs are slowing down the overall market's recovery momentum.

According to investment media FXStreet on May 14 (local time), Bitcoin (BTC) temporarily dipped to $78,922 during Thursday's trading before attempting to break above $80,000 again. However, investor sentiment has sharply contracted. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index dropped from 42 the previous day to 34, entering the 'Fear' stage. Notably, Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a net outflow of $635 million on Wednesday, the largest since late January, clearly indicating the market's risk-averse sentiment.

Ethereum (ETH) was also not free from selling pressure. Ethereum spot ETFs recorded net outflows for two consecutive days, with approximately $36 million exiting on Wednesday. Currently, Ethereum is trading around the $2,266 mark, staying below its 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) of $2,274, indicating a short-term downward bias. With the Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 46 and the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) histogram remaining in negative territory, a technical rebound appears challenging.

XRP (Ripple) continues its difficult bottoming process around $1.43. The inflow of funds into spot ETFs, which had continued for the past three days, stopped on Wednesday, leading to a noticeable decrease in investor participation. Technically, XRP is barely holding above the Bollinger Band midline at $1.41 and the 50-day EMA at $1.42. Although the RSI is at 53, indicating a slight advantage for buyers, the 100-day EMA at $1.49 and the downtrend line at $1.50 act as strong resistance barriers, suggesting a breakthrough is needed.

Bitcoin is currently passing through a technical inflection point around $79,650. It is attempting to establish itself above the 50-day EMA of $76,478 and the 100-day EMA of $76,753, but overhead, the 200-day EMA at $81,932 and the Parabolic SAR indicator at $82,768 are positioned as resistance lines. Experts predict that a full-fledged bullish expansion will only be possible if Bitcoin definitively reclaims the $82,768 mark.

In conclusion, the virtual asset market is navigating a cautious recovery amidst the dual challenges of capital outflows and psychological contraction. Experts believe that Bitcoin's ability to settle above $80,000 and Ethereum's recovery of key moving averages will be crucial in determining the future direction of the market. Investors are advised to be mindful of intraday volatility and closely monitor whether Bitcoin can maintain its $76,478 support level.

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