How to Make Money in Bitcoin When Institutions Are Selling

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Bitcoin/USD vs. gold and silver. Source: TradingView

When institutional investors pull money out, opportunity often shifts to short-term and defensive strategies. With Bitcoin ETFs recording $1.38 billion in net outflows over four sessions, this is not a market built for aggressive “buy and hope” tactics. Instead, traders can focus on range trading, buying near strong support levels and selling into relief rallies rather than chasing breakouts.

Another way to make money in this environment is by staying liquid and patient. Institutional selling usually suppresses upside momentum, but it also creates sharp short squeezes and short-lived spikes. Traders who wait for confirmation—rather than reacting emotionally—are better positioned to capture controlled gains while avoiding false bullish signals.

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buy and hope markets are fun but this clearly isnt one of those