LATE-BREAKING NEWS
Institutional ETF Momentum Stalls as Year-End Liquidity Thinning Triggers Altcoin Volatility
NEW YORK, NY – December 18, 2025 – The aggressive capital influx from institutional players into U.S.-based spot ETFs is showing definitive signs of deceleration following a historic period of "hot" growth.
This cooling phase in institutional demand suggests a strategic shift as major funds reassess their positions ahead of the new fiscal year.
ETF Inflow Stagnation: After weeks of record-breaking net inflows, the pace of institutional buying has flattened, indicating a temporary saturation in the spot ETF market.
Liquidity Crunch: Market depth is significantly decreasing as the industry enters the final weeks of 2025. This thin liquidity environment is directly contributing to erratic and unpredictable price swings within the Top 20 Altcoins.
Glassnode Analytics Warning: New data from Glassnode analysts highlights a growing risk of a short-term market correction. The convergence of profit-taking and low trading volume is creating a high-risk window for investors.
Road to 2026: Experts view this potential drawdown as a necessary "market reset," clearing leveraged positions before the transition into the 2026 market cycle.