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Bitcoin plunges and $2 trillion vanishes from crypto markets as ETF exits escalate
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Crypto’s biggest drop since October traces to ETF outflows
Since October 2024, global crypto markets have shed a staggering $2 trillion, with Bitcoin and Ether both sliding sharply. Analysts point to institutional investors pulling out of crypto exchange-traded funds as a key catalyst, compounded by a broader weakness in tech stocks. The shakeout raises urgent questions on what investors should do next.
- Crypto markets have lost about $2 trillion since October 2024
- Bitcoin and Ether have seen steep declines in the downturn
- ETF outflows by institutions are a major contributing factor
- Tech stock weakness is amplifying crypto pressure
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